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A ‘Deliverista’ Speaks: I Work for Instacart — And I Support the City’s Minimum Pay Rate
"We will never accept being undervalued and unsafe on the streets of this city," he said.
September 10, 2025
The Ire This Time: City Seeks the Power To Confiscate Unsafe E-Bike Batteries From Poor Delivery Workers
Uncertified batteries can no longer legally be sold in the city, but many workers are still using them because they are less expensive.
September 8, 2025
Council Bill Will Force Delivery Apps to Make Roadways Safer — Though, Of Course, The Apps Object
The bill would require safety equipment, plus a safety course.
September 4, 2025
Instacart Now Claims it ‘Supports’ Worker Minimum Wage That It Fought To Defeat; Experts See ‘Corporate Spin’
After an all-out campaign against a minimum wage for its workers, Instacart now claims it "supports" the bill. But that's just "a flat-out lie," said one worker advocate.
September 2, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines: Pay-to-Play Edition
Well-funded delivery app lobbyists are running roughshod at the City Council. Plus more news.
August 26, 2025
‘A Tombstone’: Abandoned Bicycles Outside Federal Courthouse Are a Symbol of U.S. War on Immigrants
At least four bicycles and one moped are chained up and seemingly abandoned outside the federal courthouse. They are symbols of America's war on immigrants.
August 15, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines: Veto Oh No Edition
Mayor Adams has gone so far to the right in his quest to retain his office that he's not even listening to his own damn self. Plus other news.
August 14, 2025
Vital ‘Lifeline’ or Blatant Ripoff? Instacart Makes Groceries 75% More Expensive
Instacart is arguing that its services are a lifeline to low income New Yorkers, but the app makes groceries 75 percent more expensive.
August 12, 2025
Construction Begins On Deliverista Hub Highlighting Need For More Infrastructure
It's one small hub for a few humans, but what's needed is a giant leap for humankind.
August 6, 2025
OPINION: Actually, Amazon’s Cargo E-Bikes are Good!
Amazon’s e-cargo bikes alleviate the need for delivery vans and reduce traffic collisions. They also look rad.
August 5, 2025
