Boston delivery drivers are under attack. A new ordinance filed by City Councilor Ed Flynn would ban the use of mopeds and e-bikes for third-party food delivery in the city, claiming they pose a risk to pedestrian safety. But instead of solving problems, this ban would strip thousands of hardworking people of the very tools they rely on to survive.

Delivery work is some of the hardest, most demanding work in the city. Drivers often work long hours in all kinds of weather for low pay, with their transportation costs coming out of their own pockets. Many rely on mopeds and e-bikes because they are affordable, efficient, and accessible. Taking them away means taking away people’s ability to earn rent money, buy groceries, and support their families.

The real problem isn’t the drivers—it’s the corporations. Large food delivery companies incentivize speed over safety, pressuring drivers to make more deliveries faster in order to keep their jobs and earn higher ratings. That system pushes workers into unsafe practices and puts them—and the public—at risk. Punishing the workers by banning their transportation does nothing to fix the corporate policies that created this problem.

Instead of banning e-bikes and mopeds, the City of Boston should invest in fair rules, better infrastructure, and real accountability for delivery companies. Clear regulations, enforceable safety standards, and education for drivers can keep both pedestrians and workers safe. Stripping away jobs is not the answer.

We demand that the Boston City Council and Mayor Michelle Wu reject the proposed ban and instead work with delivery drivers, worker advocates, and community members to create solutions that balance safety with economic justice.

No one should have to choose between earning a living and keeping the streets safe. Delivery drivers keep Boston running—let’s stand with them, not against them.

Add your name to demand Boston leaders protect delivery drivers’ livelihoods while creating safer streets for everyone.