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Public Testimony

Yutiki Leon testifies about deactivation and family hardship

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 6:25:12 · 3 min 40 sec

Yutiki Leon says he has been deactivated by DoorDash and has children to support, and expresses frustration with new app rules and lack of job security.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

Hello.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

Hi, my name is Yutiki Leon, and well, I don't know what to say.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

It's the first time I'm one in those places.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

And well, the reason I'm here is because we, I mean, I'm not happy, and I'm not agree with that.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

Many updates, new updates, what is that, the apps make every single time, like, what is that, like, I mean, every single time the apps make new rules, new updates, and

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

a lot of the people who...

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

who's doing deliveries, we're not happy with that because what is that?

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

We got it like one of my, what is that?

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

These gentlemen just say, what is that?

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

We got a family to take care and what is that?

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

We got a, I mean, we try to work to survive and

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

Also, what is that?

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

Like in my case, like in my case, what is that?

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

I'm not agree with the, I mean, the new rules, what DoorDash tried to make for everybody, for all the delivery guys, because what is that?

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

It's an example like, I mean, I've been working at DoorDash since 2019.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

And I have it two times accident, and I have it, what is that?

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

I have four surgeries, and I have also two childs.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

I have one of my childs, he has abstinence.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

Abstinence, I don't know how to, I'm sorry for my English.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

I have one of my childs, he has abstinence.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

So now my account from DoorDash, my app is...

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

I mean, I don't have a job.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

It's blocked.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

I don't know how to call it.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

Deactivated?

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

I'm sorry.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

Yeah, it's deactivated.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

And that's why I'm here because it's many things.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

I mean, we're not happy with that.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

Also, every single time, like me, I bring my bag to my house every single day.

Harvey D. Epstein

Thank you very much.

Harvey D. Epstein

I really appreciate it.

Harvey D. Epstein

This panel, you are excused.

Harvey D. Epstein

You get to...

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

Oh, excuse me.

Harvey D. Epstein

Te puede ir.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

Okay, gracias.

Member of the Public - Yutiki Leon

Thank you.

Harvey D. Epstein

I just want to let folks know we still have over 100 people registered to speak, just to provide some context here in terms of patience.

Harvey D. Epstein

The next panel is Vladimir.

Harvey D. Epstein

from New York Immigration Coalition, Dahl Reardon from CUNY,

Harvey D. Epstein

Eric McClure, Diraj Ganjakunta,

Harvey D. Epstein

Gonzalo Mercado Sesterna.

Harvey D. Epstein

I like your glasses.

Member of the Public - Vladimir Klali

Thank you.

Harvey D. Epstein

All right, you may begin.

Harvey D. Epstein

And please state your name.

Member of the Public - Vladimir Klali

Thank you.

Harvey D. Epstein

Sorry, what's going on?

Member of the Public - Abu Wakaaki

She asked me to call her name again because she didn't hear me.

Harvey D. Epstein

Oh, um.

Harvey D. Epstein

What is your name?

Harvey D. Epstein

Sarah.

Harvey D. Epstein

Sorry?

Member of the Public - Abu Wakaaki

Sarah.

Harvey D. Epstein

Sarah?

Harvey D. Epstein

And your last name?

Harvey D. Epstein

Okay, I'll make sure to add you.

Harvey D. Epstein

We'll figure out where you are in the order.

Harvey D. Epstein

I understand.

Harvey D. Epstein

It's been a very long day.

Harvey D. Epstein

I understand.

Harvey D. Epstein

Go ahead.