Cherno Mamadou Diallo testifies about deactivation and immigrant fears

Hello, good afternoon.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak.

My name is Cherno Mamadou Diallo.

So I am a delivery worker in New York City and member of the Workers'Justice Project.

I was deactivated by Uber Eats after a winter photo verification took longer because I needed to remove my helmet and face

converging to take a clear picture.

I explained what happened, but Uber refused to recognize losing access to the

Up means losing my income and putting my housing at risk.

We all want safer streets, but policy like Intro 024420

26 should not force delivery workers to choose between safety and survival.

As an immigrant delivery worker, I am concerned that this bill could put a target on workers like me.

Why?

We are simply trying to end a living given law.

Enforcement additional reason to stop delivery workers could lead to more document check.

more ticket and greater risk for workers who are already vulnerable.

Instead of simply restricting our bike, the city should help workers

comply with safety rules, grow affordable solutions, such as speed limiters or speed dompter.

The city should also invest more in safe streets, strong tour.

Project Deliver Workers.

Thank you very much.

I really appreciate your testimony.

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