New York City Sets $18 Minimum Wage for App-Based Food Delivery Workers, Draws Criticism

New York City will mandate a minimum wage for food delivery workers, starting next month.
Delivery apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash will be required to pay their workers $17.96 per hour, plus tips, by July 12th.
New York City has announced a new minimum pay-rate for app food delivery workers amid a rise in use of services like Uber Eats and DoorDash since the pandemic.
New York City will set a minimum wage for food delivery workers at $17.96 per hour beginning July 12, which will be increased to $19.96 in April 2025.
Food delivery services including Uber Eats and DoorDash have pushed back against the decision, arguing that it could have unintended consequences on app workers.