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Delivery Companies Don’t Want to Supply Delivery Workers With Safe Batteries and Bikes

Bronx Council Member Oswald Feliz introduced the legislation, but the tech companies don't like it.

November 22, 2023

One Year Later, NYC Delivery Workers Are Still Waiting for Their Charging Hubs

More than a year — and a dozen-plus fatal fires — since the city announced charging stations for delivery workers, the hubs aren't ready,

November 21, 2023

Amazon Stops Selling New Yorkers Illegal Batteries After City Cease-and-Desist Letter

Following a cease-and-desist letter from the city, Amazon, at least, has partially reformed its illegal ways.

November 10, 2023

Labor Gains: NYC Judge Tosses App Giants’ Suit to Stop Deliverista Minimum Wage

Justice Nicholas Moyne cleared the way for a long-delayed wage hike for workers who brave dangerous roads to bring food directly to New Yorkers.

September 29, 2023

The Explainer: What’s the Idea Behind a NYC Law to Register E-Bikes?

A very controversial bill from a noted opponent of efforts to boost cycling has everyone in town — except its supporters — talking.

September 5, 2023

Grocery Delivery May Not Reduce Driving As Proponents Claim, Data Show

Is grocery delivery a "sustainable practice, or congestion generator and environmental burden?" a new paper asks.

August 23, 2023

Cycle of Rage: The Park Slope Food Coop May Embrace Worker Exploitation

Why is the famously liberal member-run supermarket about to get in bed with delivery companies?

June 29, 2023

NYC Mayor Announces $20 Minimum Wage for Deliveristas

"Our delivery workers have consistently delivered for us — now, we are delivering for them."

June 12, 2023