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Pedicab Registration Plate Lottery 2024

DCWP accepted Lottery Application Forms between May 1, 2024 and 5 p.m. on May 28, 2024.

DCWP will assign each accepted Pedicab Registration Plate Lottery Application a “Priority Number” using a computer-generated random number selection program. DCWP will make offers to issue registration plates to applicants in order of Priority Number.

If you apply for the lottery, DCWP will email you a letter stating one of the following:

You are receiving an offer to be issued a pedicab registration plate and confirming next steps.

You were not randomly selected to receive an offer to be issued a pedicab registration plate.

If you receive an offer to be issued a pedicab registration plate, you must comply with all licensing and registration requirements within 45 days of the date you received the offer or the offer will become void.

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: 5/30/2024