Q&A
Debate on economic pressures and enforcement for delivery workers
1:09:22
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72 sec
Assistant Commissioner Rick Rodriguez and Council Member De La Rosa discuss differing views on the reasons for unsafe behavior among delivery workers and the role of enforcement.
- Rodriguez emphasizes upstream factors, particularly economic pressures from apps that incentivize speed over safety
- De La Rosa argues that the lack of consequences is the primary reason for unsafe behavior
- The Council Member suggests that education should come first, followed by accountability and enforcement when education fails
- De La Rosa acknowledges the need to balance enforcement with the realities of working-class communities
- The discussion highlights the complexity of addressing safety concerns while supporting essential workers