March 20, 2023
New York City Asylum Seekers Free Bikes Program: An Update
Here at Bike New York, we’re providing free bicycles to New York City asylum seekers thanks to a partnership with the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Unlimited Biking, Trek Bicycles, and Kryptonite. This program aims to provide affordable and accessible transportation for those who need to access essential services such as food, housing, medical and legal support. “For asylum seekers new to the city, owning a bicycle means more than just having a mode of transportation. It provides them with the...