E-Bike Trade-In Program Application
Welcome to the City of New York’s E-Bike Trade-In Program, managed by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT).
Under this program, eligible food delivery workers who trade in an uncertified electric bike (e-bike), an uncertified electric moped (e-moped), or a gas-powered moped that cannot be legally registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will receive a new UL-certified e-bike with a spare UL-certified battery.
*Please note: there is a limited supply of e-bikes and batteries. There is no cost to participate in the program.
- have earned at least $1,500 in 2024 as a food delivery worker;
- live in one of the five boroughs of New York City;
- are at least 18 years of age; and
- own and use an eligible mobility device to complete food deliveries.
- A non-UL-certified e-bike with its battery, including spare batteries, and battery charger;
- A non-UL-certified e-moped with its battery, including spare batteries, and battery charger; or
- A moped that cannot be registered with the DMV and lacks a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
If selected, program participants will be able to trade in one eligible device and its associated batteries for a new e-bike with a spare battery.
If the number of eligible applicants is greater than the number of available
e-bikes, NYC DOT will select program participants through a lottery.
Find details about the e-bikes and batteries distributed through the program in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section.
The application period opens on and closes on .
This is not a first-come, first-served application process. If the number of eligible applicants is greater than the number of available e-bikes, NYC DOT will select program participants through a lottery.
Between January 27 and February 17, 2025, the Worker’s Justice Project will provide free application support services to help applicants fill out their application forms.
These technical assistance walk-in clinics will be available to any eligible applicant:
- Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at 365 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at 4112 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232