How Regulating Delivery App Companies Will Make Our Streets Safer

Written By Jacob deCastro

Today, we released a new report, Delivering Safety: A Regulatory Framework to Rein in the Destructive Practices of Same-Day Delivery App Companies for Calm Streets and Just Working Conditions.

Right now, delivery apps are in a race to the bottom where everyone loses except their shareholders. It’s past time to regulate these companies, protect workers, and protect our most vulnerable street users. With a holistic regulatory system, we can solve several pressing New York problems at once and help our city get ahead of new freight and delivery modes.

Here’s how:

Delivery app CEO: I'm here to wreak havoc on NYC streets if it means making an extra buck --> Impossible timelines, unsafe batteries, deadly working conditions App de Delivery: Estoy aquí para causar estragos en las calles de NYC si eso significa ha
ENG: This isn't working for anyone! --> Dangerous conditions, unsafe streets ESP: ¡Esto no funciona para nadie! Condiciones peligrosas, calles inseguras
ENG: Safe streets squad...assemble! ESP: Grupos para calles seguras...a reunirse
ENG: I now have a place to get safe, certified batteries ESP: Ahora tengo un lugar donde conseguir baterías seguras y certificadas
ENG: I now have a safe, secure place to store and charge my e-bike. I don't have to use a moped anymore! ESP: Ahora tengo un lugar seguro para guardar y cargar mi e-bike. Ya no tengo que usar mi ciclomotor
ENG: Access to safe, secure bike parking means I can keep my bike off the sidewalk between orders. ESP: CON ACCESO A APARCAMIENTOS SEGUROS PARA BICICLETAS, PUEDO MANTENER MI BICICLETA FUERA DE LAS ACERAS ENTRE PEDIDO Y PEDIDO
ENG: There is a lot more room to bike with extra-wide bike lanes! / I'm glad the sidewalks are clear! / Because apps provide me data, I can better plan new bike lanes and bike parking! ESP: ¡Hay mucho mas espacio para ir en mi bici con ciclovias anc
ENG: DELIVERY WORK IS THE MOST DANGEROUS JOB IN THE CITY. IT’S TIME FOR NEW YORK CITY TO PROTECT ALL NEW YORKERS FROM DELIVERY APPS’ RACE TO THE BOTTOM ON SAFETY ESP: LOS REPARTIDORES TIENEN LOS TRABAJOS MÁS PELIGROSOS DE LA CIUDAD, ES tiempo DE QU
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