Delivery Workers Get Direct Protection | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is rallying behind the Delivery Protection Act, a bold new bill that would force delivery giants like Amazon to directly hire drivers instead of relying on subcontractors—putting responsibility where it belongs. Sponsored by Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, the legislation targets the exploitative practices that leave workers stuck with impossible quotas and unsafe vehicles, while companies dodge accountability. But not everyone’s cheering: some drivers fear losing jobs that serve as vital entry points into the workforce for New Yorkers without college degrees. Still, momentum…