TESTIMONY
Testimony by Mosik Perkins: A DoorDash Dasher's Perspective on E-Bike Legislation
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Mosik Perkins, a DoorDash delivery worker utilizing an e-bike, shares her personal story of overcoming disability challenges through delivery work.
Perkins raises concerns about proposed e-bike legislation, highlighting how the bills could negatively impact workers with disabilities who depend on e-bikes for livelihood and independence. He emphasizes the importance of accessible work options and cautions against measures that may unintentionally limit opportunities for those in similar situations.
Speaker 40
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Good evening.
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My name is Mosik Perkins.
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Thank you for this opportunity.
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To our perspective 1.
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These are it was regarding my safety.
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As a person living with disabilities, it can often be difficult for someone like me to find work because of my limited mobility.
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During deliveries with DoorDash has become incredibly important giving me an opportunity to support my daughter.
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In a way that works for me, using my ebike.
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Many places won't hire me because of or hire people like me because of disability.
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This Yes.
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That's my ability.
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But as a dasher, I can set my own hours, and whenever I can.
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I know how valuable it is.
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To be a dasher and scare the council's goals of making sure that We're keeping delivery workers like me who choose to use ebikes in New York City safe.
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However, these bills art right, art the right answer, and would make it harder for someone like me who depends on my e bike.
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It seems like a very few delivery workers have certified ebikes home.
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I'm worried that this bill will make a feel more like a band altogether rather than a halfway for us to get a safer one.
Speaker 1
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Thank you.