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How an Ex-Delivery Worker Upended NYC’s Streets

Ou Zhou, a former delivery worker who founded Fly E-Bike, has hit it big selling fast, low-cost electric bikes and mopeds to delivery workers, transforming New York City streets in the process. But with concerns growing about fires from lithium-ion batteries and more scrutiny on the way, can his electric empire survive? Co-published today with Curbed.

January 31, 2025

Nolan Hicks Takes Over As Streetsblog’s Investigative Reporter

Nolan takes over from Jesse Coburn, who won a Polk Award last year for his reporting on the explosive growth of fake license plates in New York City and across the country.

January 3, 2025

New Jersey Rolls Out New Temporary License Plates to Fight Black Market Exposed by Streetsblog

The state released few details about the new temporary tags, but noted they'll be reformatted and printed on different paper to "prevent and reduce fraud."

July 2, 2024