Two letters express opposing views on New York City’s pedicab industry. Larry Penner criticizes the City Council for making life difficult for pedicabs, emphasizing that they are a non-polluting, people-powered form of transportation, unlike the many other vehicles contributing to congestion and pollution. In contrast, Gregg Zukowski, president of the NYC Pedicab Owners’ Association, supports stricter regulations, particularly the requirement for pedicab drivers to hold valid quad-state driver’s licenses. He argues that higher standards are necessary to combat illegal activity and ensure a safer, more responsible industry.
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