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Epstein questions TLC on educating tourists about pedicabs

New York City Council · Oct 7, 2026 · starts 0:34:58 · 31 sec

Epstein notes most pedicab users are tourists who are not in New York long enough to learn local rules. He asks what tools TLC would use for education if enforcement alone is not the answer.

Harvey D. Epstein

So how would you do education in this industry on the pedicabs?

Harvey D. Epstein

Obviously, a vast majority of the people using them aren't New Yorkers.

Harvey D. Epstein

They are people who are coming in, whether driving in or flying in.

Harvey D. Epstein

They're not here for extended periods of time.

Harvey D. Epstein

What tools would you have to do that kind of education that you're referencing if you're saying enforcement isn't going to be the answer to this problem?