The article focuses on Mayor Adams' proposal aimed at regulating delivery app companies like GrubHub and DoorDash, which have been criticized for exploiting workers and contributing to unsafe roadway conditions. It highlights the new draft legislation, which redefines delivery and mandates registration of delivery devices used by app companies while also requiring these companies to provide safe delivery equipment at no cost. The lack of promotion and transparency from the administration is noted, indicating the possible reluctance to attract media scrutiny regarding these significant changes.
The draft legislation seeks to regulate delivery app companies that have exploited workers, aiming to create safer conditions on roadways and uphold worker rights.
The bill redefines delivery and mandates registration of delivery devices, obligating companies to provide compliant delivery equipment at no cost.
Despite previous promises, the administration has kept this proposal quiet, seemingly to avoid media scrutiny and questions.
This legislative push represents a critical first step towards accountability for delivery companies that have contributed to the precarious conditions for delivery workers.
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