Amazon warns delivery rule may cost NYC households

Amazon opposes a New York City bill that would ban third-party contractors for last-mile delivery, citing potential cost increases and job losses. The legislation, supported by City Councilmember Tiffany Cabán and Mayor Mamdani, aims to require direct employment for delivery workers and restrict subcontracting. Amazon warns that the bill could raise delivery costs significantly, disrupt operations, and threaten thousands of jobs, while small local businesses and independent contractors argue it would harm their operations and employment opportunities.

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