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Amazon Delivery Bill Backed by Mamdani Could Raise NYC Prices as It Targets 'Exploitative' Model
['Jim Manzon']
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A Fight Over Amazon's Subcontracting ModelAmazon delivers through more than 40 Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) in New York City, independent firms that together employ over 5,000 drivers.
The Affordability ParadoxMamdani won the election on a promise to make New York City cheaper to live in, and the delivery bill complicates that pledge.
Amazon and logistics firms have cited the figure to argue the law would hit consumers.
Small Delivery Firms Fear ClosureSome contractors say the law would end their businesses outright.
A coalition of about 50 delivery and logistics companies told the Council the measure could threaten more than 10,000 jobs.