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Pedicabs blasting music keep upsetting Broadway performances, cause chaos for Midtown drivers —as NYC pushes for theater ban

Last updated: June 2, 2025 3:21 pm
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Broadway Theater District Plagued by Rogue Pedicabs

The theater district in Midtown Manhattan is facing a growing problem with rogue pedicabs disrupting Broadway performances and causing chaos. These unlicensed pedicab drivers are playing New York-themed music loudly, clogging sidewalk space, and charging excessive fees, much to the dismay of locals and other drivers.

According to Kenneth Winter, a spokesperson for the New York Pedicab Alliance, the situation has escalated to the point where actors are ad-libbing songs like “Empire State of Mind” to counter the noise coming from pedicabs parked outside theaters.

The issue has prompted a City Council bill that aims to address the excessive noise and harassment caused by pedicabs in the theater district. The bill seeks to ban all pedicabs from within 50 feet of theaters to protect the theater experience and maintain order outside the stage doors.

While some pedicab drivers defend their use of music to attract customers, others acknowledge the nuisance they create. John Aybaz, a pedicab driver from Turkey, admits to playing music after shows to get attention but opposes being banned from waiting outside theaters, citing the impact on his business.

Despite calls for stricter penalties and enforcement against unlicensed pedicab drivers, some believe that existing laws are sufficient and that moving the vehicles down the street is not a solution. The NYPD has been working to address the issue, with hundreds of pedicabs seized and summonses issued in the theater district.

While some patrons and performers are unfazed by the commotion caused by pedicabs, others find it disruptive and support the move to ban them from the theater district. The debate continues between those who see pedicabs as part of the New York atmosphere and those who view them as a growing nuisance in need of regulation.

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