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Amazon Opposes NYC “Delivery Protection Act” Over Potential Cost Increases
9/4/2026, 12:34:29 AM
Proposed Bill and Amazon’s Cost Concerns
The New York City Council’s Intro 0518, dubbed the Delivery Protection Act, would require operators of certain last-mile facilities to directly employ workers performing core delivery services and would restrict subcontracting. Amazon, citing an analysis by consulting firm AKRF commissioned by the Five Borough Jobs Campaign, warns that the legislation could add $664 per year to every NYC household’s delivery bill. The company’s spokesperson adds that the rule would force facilities farther from customers, leading to a 267 % cost increase per package, service-level declines of 10 % to 21 %, and could jeopardize more than 40 delivery service partners and their 5,000-plus employees. Amazon says it is evaluating options, including relocating operations to New Jersey, Long Island, or Westchester, to limit the impact.
Background and Policy Details
Intro 0518 was introduced by Democratic-socialist Councilmember Tiffany Cabán and is backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The proposal targets large shipping firms such as Amazon, seeking to shift employment responsibilities to the companies that own the delivery facilities.
Criticism & Opposition
The coalition of small-business owners, many of whom are minorities and first-generation Americans, argued that the legislation would force independent firms—who already hire W-2 employees—to shut down, endangering thousands of jobs.
Verbatim Quote
- “We've invited every member to visit our delivery stations and meet DSPs and their employees,” — Amazon — Amazon
