Information for Pedicab Businesses and Drivers

Pedicab Registration Plate Lottery 2026

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has conducted an annual review of pedicab registrations and found that the number of registration plates issued has fallen below 840. On May 1, 2026, DCWP published a notice about issuing new pedicab registration plates in The City Record.

DCWP accepted applications for pedicab registration plates on May 1, 2026 through 5:00 p.m. on June 1, 2026.

DCWP will assign each accepted application a priority number based on a computer-generated random number selection program. If the number of accepted applications exceeds the number of available registration plates, DCWP will make offers to issue registration plates to applicants in the order of the priority numbers randomly assigned.

Download Frequently Asked Questions: Pedicab Registration Plate Lottery Application.

Additional Resources for Pedicab Businesses and Drivers

• Read requirements to apply for a license: Pedicab Business or Pedicab Driver

• Read Inspection Checklist: Pedicab Businesses and Drivers

• Visit our Laws page

• Pedicab Timers
  
  • You must use a timer that complies with Handbook 44 and Special Publication 960-12 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and be inspected and sealed by DCWP.
  • You cannot use a cell phone as a timer.
  • Call 311 or email scaleinspection@dcwp.nyc.gov to schedule a pedicab timer inspection. The fee is $10 per timer inspection.

Updated: 06/01/2026