<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Lyft has pulled from service all of its on-demand electric bicycles in New York, Washington DC and the San Francisco Bay area after some riders reported issues with the brakes.
"We recently received a small number of reports from riders who experienced stronger than<wm> expected braking performance and potentially excessive brake wear during use." - Lyft spokesperson.

New York Governor: “We appreciate Lyft for your commitment to improving customer safety, and for your willingness to re-inspect your vehicles.”

In 2015, a number of cyclists reported injuries after using Lyfts electric bikes.
“After reviewing and addressing the issue, the company has decided to discontinue its electric bike service in these markets."
More information about Lyft's plan to improve customer safety can be found on their press release</wm>.

Lyft spokesperson, Tom Gomes:
“Customer satisfaction with Lyft is a key indicator of our