Mayor Wu Introduces Ordinance to Regulate Delivery App Companies
Mayor Michelle Wu filed a proposed new city ordinance that would regulate app-based delivery companies like DoorDash and UberEats, whose drivers have elicited vocal complaints from residents in downtown neighborhoods.
Wu files ordinance requiring food delivery apps like DoorDash, UberEats to get city permit
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said Monday she has filed an ordinance with the Boston City Council requiring food delivery apps such as DoorDash, UberEats, and GrubHub to get a permit to operate in the city.
DoorDash says Boston food delivery permit would cause price hikes
Mayor Wu announced a new permit that would be required for third-party food delivery companies to operate in the city.
Sick of close calls with food delivery drivers? Boston hopes a new permit for delivery apps will help.
The city received more than 100 311 complaints from residents in the past year about dangerous behavior by delivery drivers, Wu said.
Boston seeks to regulate delivery app drivers to preserve safety, reduce traffic
Food delivery drivers in Boston may soon be subject to stricter oversight as they navigate the city’s streets. Mayor Michelle Wu announced Monday morning she intends to file an ordinance with the City Council to require companies like GrubHub,
Boston creates permit for food-delivery apps
Mayor Michelle Wu issued an ordinance Monday cracking down on food delivery drivers who skirt the city's traffic laws. Why it matters: Boston wants to use the new law to keep food delivery platforms accountable for the safety of their delivery drivers as well as pedestrians and fellow motorists.
Mayor Wu wants app companies to get a permit to deliver food in Boston
The city of Boston says the popularity of food-delivery apps is driving up the number of vehicles on the streets and causing safety concerns. Mayor Michelle Wu wants to require companies like Grubhub and DoorDash to provide liability insurance to all their drivers and share details on what routes drivers are traveling most often.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proposes new rules for food delivery apps
Mayor Wu's proposed ordinance requires delivery apps like DoorDash, UberEats and GrubHub to obtain permits to work in the city.
The Washington Post1y
We ordered over $100 of delivery. Here’s how much the restaurants, drivers and apps made.
(Grubhub said it covers “driver related costs.” After publication, Grubhub clarified the fee is for operating costs. And for DoorDash the fee helps the company operate its platform.) Uber Eats ...
Entrepreneur1y
Uber Eats Driver
In the war for grumbling tummies, Uber Eats has emerged as a leading player in the industry, rivaling competitors like DoorDash and Postmates. And becoming a delivery driver has proven to be an ...
Business Insider1y
DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub sue New York City over a new $18 an hour minimum wage for delivery drivers
Beginning July 12, delivery drivers in New York City must earn a minimum wage of about $18 an hour, according to a law signed by Eric Adams last month. While some advocacy groups applauded the ...