Council Member Schulman introduces Intro 950 on licensing delivery services

Thank you, Chair Breu.

Today I am here to speak in support of my bill, Intro 950.

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Deliveries have become an increasingly important part of everyday life in New York City.

Not only are they critical to our transportation system, but they are also an essential tool for thousands of delivery workers who rely on them to make a living.

But as the delivery industry has grown, so has the responsibility of the companies that organize and profit from these deliveries.

Everyday delivery services facilitate thousands of trips across our streets, yet we do not have the level of oversight we should have over the companies driving this system.

My legislation shifts accountability onto the apps and away from gig workers and would require delivery services that facilitate or arrange deliveries of goods in New York City to obtain a license from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.

This will give the city stronger regulatory oversight, enforcement capabilities, and condition standards over app-based and traditional commercial delivery services operating across the five boroughs.

At its core, my legislation is about making sure that the companies at the center of this industry are held accountable.

If these companies are going to operate and profit from thousands of deliveries across our city every day, they should have responsibilities to match.

I look forward to working with my colleagues to move this legislation forward.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Councilmember Ressler, followed by Maloney.