Zohran Mamdani’s ‘common sense regulation’ may push Amazon to move NYC deliveries
In a bold move, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has shown support for a groundbreaking bill that mandates direct employment for delivery drivers, aiming to eliminate subcontracting and bolster the rights of workers. However, Amazon has raised concerns, indicating the bill may drive its operations outside of the city.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has shown support for a bill that would require delivery companies, such as Amazon, to directly employ thousands of drivers. This move comes in response to a New York Post report, with Mamdani commenting on X that if a delivery appears to be from Amazon, it is an Amazon delivery. Amazon, which partners with more than 40 local Delivery Service Partners and employs over 5,000 people in the city, has warned that the bill could force it to relocate its delivery operations out of the five boroughs, leading to slower and more expensive deliveries for residents.
Critics argue that the bill, known as the Delivery Protection Act, would raise costs for city households by an extra $664 a year, while Amazon maintains that the legislation would undermine its commitment to jobs and support for employees and small businesses. Opponents of the bill include a coalition of delivery workers and small-business owners who claim it threatens thousands of jobs and small businesses while raising costs for residents.
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