Amazon is in opposition to a bill in New York City that could force the company to hire thousands of local delivery workers, potentially causing customer bills to rise by several hundred dollars per year. The controversial Delivery Protection Act, reintroduced by Democratic Queens Councilwoman Tiffany Caban, could disrupt Amazon's delivery model, which relies on over 40 subcontractors. If it becomes law, Amazon would relocate its 10 city-based distribution centers to nearby areas outside the city borders in New Jersey, Long Island and Westchester County. This would result in slower deliveries and more costly, with New York households paying an extra $664 a year to get their goods. The bill is backed by the Teamsters union, which maintains that the licensing requirement would also apply to warehouses providing last-mile delivery into the city.