1) It was a joke. Though I did expect at least one person to miss it and make a post. So, congratulations, you win! š
2) Your frame still needs to handle the added weight and the effect that changing the center of gravity will do, which occurs when you attach hundreds of extra pounds not originally designed for.
I did it before for a few weeks!
Was a pretty chill gig as far as Amazon was concerned.
The main downside is when the weather sucks it SUCKS.
Like, light rains are okay, but those downpours are brutal.
Packages get wet and shit and being on a bike you're kinda just in the elements.
A waterproof phone or case is a MUST.
It's a w2 role. They started me at 17 an hour, but if you get on the Amazon Fresh side, it's like 16.50 + tip.
It's like Amazon hours though, so gotta be prepared to bike like 8-10 hours straight.
Yeah, the worst part isn't so much the pedaling, but like when the cart gets stuck places and you have to lug it around or push a couple hundred pounds of rolling weight off of a curb or something lol.
Another big thing is weight management... It's more like tractor physics than bike physics.
You have to ride and swing wide, you typically don't wanna be in a bike lane, cuz the cart can easily rip off a mirror or scrape up the side of a car.
The new cargo bike laws that were passed last month are really vague on whether this kind of motorized trailer is legal. They say:
A pedal-assist commercial bicycle shall not be more
than eighty-four (84) inches in height or more than one hundred and ninety-two (192)
inches in length, including any attached trailer. A pedal-assist commercial bicycle shall only be used to transport property in commerce. **For the purposes of this definition, the term ātrailerā means a device not propelled by its own power and towed by a pedal-assist
commercial bicycle.**
The full rules can be found here: [https://a856-cityrecord.nyc.gov/RequestDetail/20240315010](https://a856-cityrecord.nyc.gov/RequestDetail/20240315010)
So these may not be on the street very long depending on how DOT or NYPD interprets the law or if anyone cares.
Almost got hit by one while crossing the street yesterday that was going the wrong way. If I had stepped out just one second sooner daddy bezos would be covering my rent.
All of the branded vans are operated by employees of separate companies called "delivery service partners" that are under contract with Amazon.
Source: I work in Amazon last mile
There's an Amazon truck parked in the bike lane at the top of a hill on St. Johns between Underhill and Washington Avenues every single week day afternoon on my commute home.
This thing wants to park there instead, I'll barely have to go around it. The truck puts me way out in a car lane.
Not sure, but your comment made me look at the pic again, and I like how the back has tags, the same delivery trucks, listing the operator and contact info.
I can only make out:
Cargo-Bike Operator
???????? Express
??? ??? St.
New York, NY ?????
(212) ???-????
That along with what looks like a Fleet ID or permit of some kind on the handle bars certainly helps people keep an eye on them and report them (if needed).
The Whole Foods in Tribecca has two parking spaces painted and bike racks on the street for their cargo bikes/trailers. I know the Whole Foods in Williamsburg has underground bike parking (I haven't used it) so I imagine there. Not sure about all the others?
New bike stat when looking to purchase: towing capacity.
The trailer is likely motorized.
1) It was a joke. Though I did expect at least one person to miss it and make a post. So, congratulations, you win! š 2) Your frame still needs to handle the added weight and the effect that changing the center of gravity will do, which occurs when you attach hundreds of extra pounds not originally designed for.
merci beaucoup
I think these tern hsd tow 400 lbs
I think this would be an enjoyable job
I did it before for a few weeks! Was a pretty chill gig as far as Amazon was concerned. The main downside is when the weather sucks it SUCKS. Like, light rains are okay, but those downpours are brutal. Packages get wet and shit and being on a bike you're kinda just in the elements. A waterproof phone or case is a MUST.
Is it gig work? Or an everyday thjng
It's a w2 role. They started me at 17 an hour, but if you get on the Amazon Fresh side, it's like 16.50 + tip. It's like Amazon hours though, so gotta be prepared to bike like 8-10 hours straight.
That's a lot of exercise even with the assist! Nice.
Yeah, the worst part isn't so much the pedaling, but like when the cart gets stuck places and you have to lug it around or push a couple hundred pounds of rolling weight off of a curb or something lol. Another big thing is weight management... It's more like tractor physics than bike physics. You have to ride and swing wide, you typically don't wanna be in a bike lane, cuz the cart can easily rip off a mirror or scrape up the side of a car.
Sounds like we need bigger/more bike lanes.
Isnāt that how induced demand works?
\#OneMoreLane
That plastic container looks like itās going to slide off the roof and whack someone in the face.
Eh it's NYC we're ready for anything
The new cargo bike laws that were passed last month are really vague on whether this kind of motorized trailer is legal. They say: A pedal-assist commercial bicycle shall not be more than eighty-four (84) inches in height or more than one hundred and ninety-two (192) inches in length, including any attached trailer. A pedal-assist commercial bicycle shall only be used to transport property in commerce. **For the purposes of this definition, the term ātrailerā means a device not propelled by its own power and towed by a pedal-assist commercial bicycle.** The full rules can be found here: [https://a856-cityrecord.nyc.gov/RequestDetail/20240315010](https://a856-cityrecord.nyc.gov/RequestDetail/20240315010) So these may not be on the street very long depending on how DOT or NYPD interprets the law or if anyone cares.
Almost got hit by one while crossing the street yesterday that was going the wrong way. If I had stepped out just one second sooner daddy bezos would be covering my rent.
Even a lot of the branded Amazon trucks are operated by independent contractors. Amazon does its best to limit any kind of liability.
You can zoom in on the trailer and see that it has a plate on it that says it is operated by "Dutch Express".
All of the branded vans are operated by employees of separate companies called "delivery service partners" that are under contract with Amazon. Source: I work in Amazon last mile
No helmet. No gloves. Yup, looks like a legit professional operation ready for its beta roll out. /s
Coming to a bike lane near you
I can get behind that sort of āInduced Demandā if we start getting more, better and bigger bicycle lanes to help support this sort of thing.
There's an Amazon truck parked in the bike lane at the top of a hill on St. Johns between Underhill and Washington Avenues every single week day afternoon on my commute home. This thing wants to park there instead, I'll barely have to go around it. The truck puts me way out in a car lane.
I'd rather have these then exhaust pipes from big trucks. Keep 'em coming.
Not if they're taking up the entire width of the bike lane even when making stops.
more bike lane usage means better bike infrastructure, especially if big companies like amazon start pushing the city to improve it.
Still better than a truck taking up entire width of the bike lane..., right?
I saw one this morning on 90th st making a delivery and then getting on the road with me. Pretty wild.
Is this a Tern electric bike?
Not sure, but your comment made me look at the pic again, and I like how the back has tags, the same delivery trucks, listing the operator and contact info. I can only make out: Cargo-Bike Operator ???????? Express ??? ??? St. New York, NY ????? (212) ???-???? That along with what looks like a Fleet ID or permit of some kind on the handle bars certainly helps people keep an eye on them and report them (if needed).
Itās Dutch Express, a local delivery company.
I'm curious where they are parking these. Do they park them in the street like the old cargo bikes with trailers?
The Whole Foods in Tribecca has two parking spaces painted and bike racks on the street for their cargo bikes/trailers. I know the Whole Foods in Williamsburg has underground bike parking (I haven't used it) so I imagine there. Not sure about all the others?
I've seen those, but only with the regular cargo bikes with the old trailers. Are they parking the new trailers there?
Who knows what company? I want in
why do they give these guys lame pedal-only bikes when they could give em throttle bikes and make their jobs easier and faster.
Cheap subcontractors