Fast-delivery apps face NYC crackdown over ‘dark stores,’ worker safetyBy Lisa Fickenscher and Theo Wayt
July 13, 2022
A trio of bills set to be proposed in the New York City Council would crack down on rapid grocery delivery apps such as Gopuff, Getir and Gorillas by regulating their storefronts and adding safety measures for workers, The Post has learned.
The first bill, from Upper East Side City Council Member Julie Menin, would require the apps’ storefronts — often known as “dark stores” — to be licensed and regulated by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. The agency, which Menin herself previously led, would have the authority to revoke licenses for misleading advertising or deceptive trade practices, among other violations.
Two other bills, from downtown Manhattan Council Member Christopher Marte, would limit the weight of the backpacks worn by delivery workers and take aim at promises to delivery goods within specific timeframes.
One of Marte’s bills would require business that promise to deliver within 15 minutes to include disclaimers stating that “delivery is not guaranteed within 15 minutes… for the safety of the public and delivery workers.” The bill would also ban companies from retaliating against workers who fail to make speedy deliveries.
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2022/07/13/nyc-council-plans-crackdown-on-fast-delivery-apps-dark-stores-worker-safety/
