BOSTON- This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed an amended ordinance to effectively ban mopeds and e-bikes from third-party food delivery services. In April, the Council passed the Mayor’s Ordinance to require third-party deliveries to obtain a permit; however, it’s unclear drivers will be able to obtain liability insurance, and concerns on enforcement remain. Last week, a person tragically passed away after a collision with a third-party delivery driver near Copley Square in early August. While all information remains unavailable, Councilor Flynn maintains it is critical that the Council act to prevent more people from getting hurt – including the drivers themselves.
In recent years, Councilor Flynn worked closely with both Councilor Mejia and Councilor Pepén on a Task Force, as