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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

2:07:14

Good evening.

2:07:14

My name is Mosik Perkins.

2:07:16

Thank you for this opportunity.

2:07:19

To our perspective 1.

2:07:23

These are it was regarding my safety.

2:07:27

As a person living with disabilities, it can often be difficult for someone like me to find work because of my limited mobility.

2:07:38

During deliveries with DoorDash has become incredibly important giving me an opportunity to support my daughter.

2:07:47

In a way that works for me, using my ebike.

2:07:51

Many places won't hire me because of or hire people like me because of disability.

2:07:58

This Yes.

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That's my ability.

2:08:03

But as a dasher, I can set my own hours, and whenever I can.

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I know how valuable it is.

2:08:15

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.

2:08:30

However, these bills art right, art the right answer, and would make it harder for someone like me who depends on my e bike.

2:08:41

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

2:09:00

Thank you.

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