"With respect to how we can effectively implement these laws, there are significant additional [budget] needs. I know there's some limitations on what you can say here today, I have no limitations."
"Seriously, we need to get you the resources that you need, and we need to get all those lines that you need to do your job."
"The deactivation bans go into effect for delivery apps in December and ride-share drivers this summer. The constant threat of deactivation pushed for-hire drivers and food delivery workers to ride or drive recklessly."
Mayor Mamdani's preliminary budget for the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is insufficient to enforce new delivery worker protection laws. The proposed budget cuts DCWP's funding by 8.5 percent, reducing it from $81.7 million to $74.7 million. Commissioner Sam Levine acknowledged the need for additional resources to implement these laws effectively. The Council has passed various protections, including minimum wage expansions and deactivation bans for delivery apps, which are set to take effect soon. Advocates express concerns about safety and compliance as complaints from workers are anticipated.
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