Chicago proposal could change Amazon deliveries
A proposed Chicago ordinance would add new licensing rules for last-mile delivery companies and bar Amazon’s subcontractor delivery model in the city.
The measure, called the Delivery Protection Act and introduced by 12th Ward Ald. Julia Ramirez, would change how companies such as Amazon use third-party delivery providers. According to the proposal’s supporters, the aim is to increase city oversight of delivery operations.
Amazon delivery drivers rallied at City Hall on Tuesday in support of the ordinance. Those drivers deliver Amazon packages but are employed by delivery service partners rather than Amazon itself, a setup that has become the focus of the debate.
Supporters say drivers have faced heavier workloads and safety pressure as routes and package volumes grow. Ramirez said the proposal is meant to address worker and neighborhood safety concerns tied to the current model.
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