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NYC Legislators Reject Delivery Protection Act Amid Cost Concerns

4/9/2026

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New York City legislators oppose the Delivery Protection Act, which would require Amazon to hire thousands of delivery workers.
Councilwoman Tiffany Caban introduced the bill to license last-mile delivery facilities.
The bill could raise customer costs by $664 annually.
The Teamsters union supports the bill.
Rallies are planned outside City Hall.

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Story summary

New York City legislators oppose the Delivery Protection Act, which would require Amazon to hire thousands of delivery workers.
Councilwoman Tiffany Caban introduced the bill to license last-mile delivery facilities.
The bill could raise customer costs by $664 annually.
The Teamsters union supports the bill.
Rallies are planned outside City Hall.