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New York City implements \'click-to-cancel\' rule to make subscription cancellations as easy as sign-ups

New York City has implemented a \"click-to-cancel\" rule requiring companies that offer auto-renewing or ongoing subscription services to provide a simple cancellation process. Businesses must clearly disclose subscription terms and consumer rights at sign-up, payment and cancellation, and offer cancellation through the same channel used to subscribe. The city’s consumer protection agency will enforce the rule and can levy civil penalties of $525 per violation.

Mobility

New York City to overhaul e-bike rules, consider more than 20 micromobility bills

New York City is reviewing more than 20 micromobility-related bills, including proposals to ban the sale, rental and operation of currently legal Class 3 electric bicycles. The City Council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider measures covering e-bikes, e-scooters, mopeds, food delivery platforms and enforcement systems. The debate focuses on whether tougher crackdowns on illegal high-power, high-speed vehicles will also extend to legal Class 3 e-bikes.

Mobility

Voltpost expands charging network using utility poles and streetlights

U.S. electric vehicle charging startup Voltpost has installed seven new Level 2 chargers with 14 charging ports in New York state, expanding an urban charging network by using existing street infrastructure such as streetlights and utility poles. The company set up chargers in Albany, Saratoga Springs and Cold Spring Village. In Brooklyn, it will offer free charging during Climate Week. Voltpost is also pursuing projects in California and Connecticut.