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Myb News · Oct 28, 2026

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BREAKING NEWS: MYB reports that Amazon is deploying fleets of four-wheeled, e-assisted cargo bikes across Manhattan to exploit a massive legal loophole that lets them dodge the city's heavy commercial vehicle taxes, steep congestion tolls, and millions in parking fines. Because these high-tech mini-trucks feature a functional set of pedals, they are legally classified as bicycles rather than commercial motor vehicles. This clever distinction allows Amazon to bypass the strict tax and toll frameworks aimed at standard delivery vans, cruise through protected bike lanes, and park for free in prime commercial spots without racking up the brutal parking tickets that usually plague NYC delivery fleets. Underneath the pedals and regulatory workarounds, these heavy-duty rigs are packed with tech, carrying up to 400 pounds of cargo per trip and relying heavily on high-torque electric motors rather than actual human leg power to navigate the city's densest neighborhoods.

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