Information for Pedicab Businesses and Drivers

Pedicab Registration Plate Lottery 2025

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, 2025, DCWP published a notice about issuing new pedicab registration plates in The City Record.

DCWP will accept applications for pedicab registration plates between May 1, 2025 and 5:00 p.m. on May 28, 2025.

Application Submission Guidelines:

• DCWP will only accept online submission of the DCWP-approved application, i.e., use online services link below.
• All applications must be completed and submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 28, 2025.
• DCWP will accept only one application from each applicant.
• You can submit the application even if you are not a currently licensed Pedicab Business, but you must obtain a valid Pedicab Business license before DCWP will issue a registration plate.
• DCWP will not accept applications from any licensees that have been assigned the legal limit of 30 registration plates already.

Login to DCWP Online Services to submit the Pedicab Registration Plate Lottery Application.

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: 05/01/2025