New York Mayor Backs Bill to Make Amazon Hire Delivery Workers Directly
The mayor's endorsement adds political weight to a bill that would restructure Amazon's DSP model in New York, potentially forcing the company to take direct responsibility for thousands of delivery workers.
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New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani has voiced support for the Delivery Protection Act, a bill that would require operators of last-mile warehouses and storage facilities to obtain permits and follow new safety and employment standards. The measure, introduced by Council Member Tiffany Caban, is seen as forcing Amazon to directly employ delivery drivers currently working through its Delivery Service Partner program.
The Delivery Protection Act, introduced in September 2025 by Council Member Tiffany Caban, targets the last leg of delivery from local warehouses to consumers. It would require operators of certain warehouses and storage facilities to get permits from city authorities and comply with new safety and employment standards.
Amazon opposes the bill, saying it could force the company to end existing DSP contracts and put more than 5,000 delivery workers at over 40 New York-based companies out of work. Amazon also warns it might move delivery hubs outside the city, raising delivery times and shipping costs for customers.
Some DSP contractors also object. Juan Martinez, president of a company with over 120 employees, said managing delivery drivers is different from managing warehouse staff and requires knowledge of New York roads.
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