Under Local Law 67 of 2021 (PDF), operation of a moped share system in NYC is prohibited without the prior written authorization of NYC DOT. The Local Law requires providers of moped share services to adhere to rules announced by NYC DOT. This includes rules regarding operations, safety and data sharing. Any entity that operates or seeks to operate a moped share system in NYC must first obtain a permit.
Permit Application Package (PDF)
The permit application to operate an shared moped system includes three (3) parts:
- Moped Share Operator Profile
- Conditions of Moped Share Operation
- Moped Share Service Plan
Any application that does not include all requested information will be considered incomplete and will be declined. Applications can be sent in a Word, PDF, and/or Excel format. Applications can be sent via:
Email submissions are strongly preferred
Bike Share & Shared Mobility
c/o Franchises & Concessions
New York City Department of Transportation
55 Water Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10041