Sophia Lebowitz

Sophia Lebowitz is a reporter at Streetsblog NYC.
Delivery Workers Are the Safest Cyclists On the Road, Study Finds
Deliveristas are less likely to engage in roadway behaviors that endanger pedestrians or themselves. So why are they so villainized?
NYC Warns Delivery Apps to Follow New Worker Protection Laws
The Mamdani Administration sent letters to over 60 delivery app companies, warning they must comply with new regulations.
Report: NYC is Undercounting The E-Bike Boom
A new study from an MIT grad student shows that e-bikes are the most popular vehicle for those using New York City's bike lanes.
Report: Traffic Injuries Increase Near Amazon Last-Mile Warehouses
Injuries are increasing near last-mile warehouses and advocates want to change the model for more accountability.
The ‘Problem’ With E-Bikes? The Super Fast Illegal Ones
New Yorkers are riding illegal vehicles marketed as e-bikes with little to no-consequences, and it's a safety problem.
Under Pressure: Uber’s Navigation System Endangers the Public With Reckless Driving Directions
An Uber driver made an illegal u-turn and hit someone, but the in-app navigation told him to do it and the company won't give up the code.
New York City Seeks the Power To Confiscate Unsafe E-Bike Batteries From Poor Delivery Workers
Uncertified batteries can no longer legally be sold in the city, but many workers are still using them because they are less expensive.
New York City Will Further Rein In Delivery Apps
A soon-to-pass bill would require safety equipment, plus a safety course.
Instacart Now Claims it ‘Supports’ Worker Minimum Wage That It Fought To Defeat; Experts See ‘Corporate Spin’
The grocery delivery company claims it "supports" a minimum wage for its workers. But that's just "a flat-out lie," said one worker advocate.









