DoorDash Says Boston Food Delivery Permit Would Cause Price Hikes

CBS Boston

February 4, 2025

BOSTON - If you've been in or around the city in the past year, you've likely seen the very thing leaders at city hall are trying to get a handle on. Mopeds on streets, sidewalks, bike lanes and seemingly everywhere in between. There is no escaping the two-wheeled food delivery vehicles as they rush to fulfill orders as quickly as possible.

"They are crazy driving in any which direction," said Back Bay resident Alicia Dobbyn. "I almost got hit and almost went down. My boss got hit. Because they take full advantage of the bike paths, so they are almost as dangerous as the actual street now."

On Monday, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new ordinance to try to curb the issue. Wu announced a new permit that would be required for third-party food delivery companies like Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats to operate in the city.

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