Compromises between cities and the market - new changes await courier delivery The Russian courier delivery market, which is already experiencing a labor shortage due to changes in immigration policy and a decrease in consumer activity, is preparing for new conditions. Couriers may be prohibited from riding e-bikes on sidewalks. According to experts, this will lead to a change in the structure of routes and a partial transition to cars, which will complicate logistics and increase costs for companies.
This situation illustrates the conflict that characterizes a market economy between the rapid digitalization of services and the readiness of the urban environment. Big rigs have long grown at a faster pace, relying on available labor and clean sidewalks, but do not participate in the creation of infrastructure for personal transportation. Now that the state is forced to restore order in the area of pedestrian safety, businesses will have to rebuild their work processes. However, the specifics of the commercial sector are such that any additional costs for logistics and work restructuring will eventually be included in the cost of services, which means that the end consumer will have to pay again for comfort and safety on the streets. urban