Citi Bike users will soon have to verify their age to use the service, amNewYork has learned.

Lyft, the ride-hailing company that owns and operates the city’s bike rental service, agreed Friday to implement age verification for users within the next three months following a request from First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro on Aug. 12, who sought to curb underage use of e-bikes in the fleet.

“Safety is our top priority, which extends to ensuring that Citi Bike riders meet our minimum age of 16 years,” Michael Brous, president of Lyft’s Urban Solutions division, said in a letter to Mastro on Aug. 15. “In the spirit of continued partnership, we are willing to comply with your instruction to implement an age verification step for Citi Bike riders.”

Lyft is now exploring options that all riders w

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