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On Monday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) backed legislation to strengthen protections for delivery workers, but Amazon.com, Inc. says the proposal could put more than 5,000 local jobs at risk.

Mamdani Takes Aim at Amazon’s Delivery Model

Mamdani endorsed the Delivery Protection Act, throwing his support behind a bill introduced by New York City Council Member Tiffany L. Caban that would increase oversight of facilities used for last-mile deliveries.

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“If Amazon is delivering your packages, they should follow the same rules as any other delivery company,” Mamdani said in an announcement video posted on X.

If it looks like an Amazon delivery and drives like an Amazon delivery, then it’s an Amazon delivery, right? Not according to Amazon.

Big companies like Amazon have built a vast network of subcontractors who deliver their packages while shielding them from accountability.

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— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) August 10, 2026

The legislation would require operators of last-mile delivery facilities to obtain licenses through the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. 

The bill also targets Amazon’s use of Delivery Service Partners, or DSPs. These independent businesses typically employ drivers who deliver Amazon packages, creating a layer between Amazon and the workers on the road.

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Amazon Warns of Job Losses

Amazon is pushing back against the proposal, saying it could hurt the small businesses that handle its deliveries across New York City.

Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel told Benzinga that the legislation could put more than 5,000 jobs at risk. 

She added that Amazon has invited all City Council members to visit its delivery stations and meet with contractors before voting on the bill.

In testimony before New York City officials, Amazon said the bill could disrupt agreements with more than 40 local DSPs that employ thousands of New Yorkers.

A coalition representing 50 small delivery businesses has also opposed the legislation, warning lawmakers about its potential impact on family-owned companies.

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Why the Delivery Bill Matters

Last-mile delivery facilities have expanded rapidly across New York City, with 18 opening between 2017 and 2025, according to the NYC Comptroller’s Office.

The Delivery Protection Act remains under review by the City Council following a hearing earlier this year.

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