"Flynn's idea, which was supported only by Councilor Erin Murphy, proposes an amendment to an ordinance passed by City Council in April. Under that earlier ordinance, the city will soon begin requiring third-party restaurant delivery companies like Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash to obtain new permits in order to continue operating in Boston. It also requires the companies to share new safety data with the city and to provide liability insurance coverage for their drivers."
"The April ordinance establishes important oversight, but the city does not have the "capability to provide consistent enforcement for hundreds of operators at the same time," Flynn wrote in his ordinance. Flynn references reports about these food delivery companies allegedly incentivizing their drivers to "prioritize speed over safety." He also mentions reports about the city apparently pushing delivery companies to shift away from cars towards smaller vehicles in order to decrease congestion."
City councillors are debating a proposal to ban mopeds, scooters and similar vehicles for third-party food delivery drivers amid public safety concerns. The measure was introduced by Councilor Ed Flynn and received support only from Councilor Erin Murphy before being referred to the Committee on Government Operations for further review. An earlier April ordinance will require delivery firms to obtain permits, share safety data, and provide liability insurance for drivers. Concerns include limited city enforcement capacity, reports that companies incentivize speed over safety, and incidents such as a serious e-bike injury near Copley Square.
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