NYC Raises Minimum Wage for Delivery Workers to $19.56 Per Hour

The wage increase, the first of its kind for app-based delivery workers in the city, aims to improve living standards amid rising costs.

New York City's delivery workers, including those for Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash, will now earn a minimum of $19.56 per hour, marking a significant increase from previous earnings.
The wage hike is part of a city regulation introduced to support the essential workers who have been instrumental during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite the increase, concerns arise over the potential for app companies to favor full-time over part-time workers, and the impact on safety due to a possible increase in delivery speeds.
City officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, advocate for further measures to address issues faced by delivery workers, such as the creation of a Department of Sustainable Delivery.
Delivery workers report that while their wages have increased, tipping has become more challenging due to app interface changes, with some facing account deactivation.