Boston Councilor Proposes E-Bike Regulations and Delivery Ban

Councilor Ed Flynn files legislation to improve pedestrian safety in the city

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn has filed four pieces of legislation aimed at improving pedestrian safety in the city. This includes an amended ordinance to effectively ban mopeds and e-bikes from third-party food delivery services, as well as a new ordinance regulating all e-bikes in Boston.

Why it matters

The use of e-bikes and mopeds for food delivery has raised concerns about pedestrian safety in Boston, with reports of accidents and near-misses. Councilor Flynn's proposed legislation seeks to address these issues and make the streets safer for all users.

The details

Councilor Flynn's proposed ordinances would ban mopeds and e-bikes from being used by third-party food delivery services in Boston. He has also filed a new ordinance to regulate all e-bikes in the city, likely including requirements for licensing, safety features, and speed limits.

  • Councilor Flynn filed the legislation this week (February 12, 2026).

The players

Ed Flynn

A Boston City Councilor who has proposed new legislation to regulate e-bikes and ban their use for third-party food delivery in the city.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The proposed ordinances will now go through the city council approval process, with public hearings and debates expected in the coming months.

The takeaway

Councilor Flynn's proposed legislation highlights the growing concerns around the safety risks posed by the increasing use of e-bikes and mopeds for food delivery in urban areas like Boston. The outcome of this debate will likely set a precedent for how other cities approach regulating these vehicles to protect pedestrians.