NYC Mayor Backs Bill Requiring Direct Hiring of Delivery Drivers, Amazon Warns of Exit

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has expressed support for a proposed bill that would require companies to directly employ delivery drivers rather than rely on subcontracting arrangements. The legislation is aimed at strengthening worker rights and improving conditions for delivery personnel across the city. Amazon has responded with concern, suggesting the bill could force the company to relocate its New York City delivery operations elsewhere. The standoff highlights the ongoing tension between gig economy business models and efforts by city officials to expand labor protections.

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