The proposal would require certain distribution centers to directly employ their delivery workers, strengthen road-safety training and assume greater responsibility for what happens on city streets New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly endorsed the Delivery Protection Act, a proposal that seeks to transform the model used by Amazon and other large companies for last-mile deliveries throughout the city ...
New York City continues to expand its regulation of app-based delivery companies. During 2026, new protections took effect affecting workers using platforms such as Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, Instacart and Shipt. The measures go well beyond establishing a minimum pay rate. They also address tipping, pay transparency, information provided before accepting certain deliveries and protections covering different categories of delivery ...
Rideshare apps have dramatically transformed passenger transportation in New York City. Uber and Lyft introduced a fast and convenient way for passengers to request a vehicle, see the cost of a trip before booking, track their driver, and pay directly through a smartphone. However, the enormous growth of these platforms has also changed the conditions under which New York City’s ...
on 08/11/2026
