A proposal aimed at mandating $50,000 in insurance coverage for delivery workers failed to pass in Albany after DoorDash lobbied against it. The bill, introduced by Assembly Member Robert Carroll, sought to provide safety measures for delivery personnel and other road users. Despite being approved in the Senate, it was ultimately stymied in the Assembly due to DoorDash's campaign, which included misleading claims about existing coverage. Critics argue that the effort highlights the power of tech companies in shaping legislative outcomes against worker protections.
DoorDash's lobbying campaign included a secret memo with false claims, effectively influencing lawmakers to decline a bill providing insurance coverage for delivery workers.
The Assembly bill aimed to require food delivery apps to provide at least $50,000 in coverage for delivery workers and pedestrians in accidents.
DoorDash's opposition was rooted in claims that the insurance bill would impose excessive costs and could reduce the overall coverage for current delivery workers.
Despite passing in the Senate, the insurance legislation ultimately died in the Assembly, showcasing the power of lobbying against worker protection measures.
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