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Uber Eats, DoorDash Face Lawsuit Over Tipping Law Changes

1/14/2026

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The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) says Uber Eats and DoorDash changed app interfaces to discourage tipping, costing delivery workers over $550 million.
Tips dropped from $3.66 to 76 cents after tipping was required only at checkout.
The tipping law takes effect January 26 and requires tips at checkout.
Uber Eats and DoorDash sued New York City, arguing the law violates rights and is a tax.

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Story summary

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) says Uber Eats and DoorDash changed app interfaces to discourage tipping, costing delivery workers over $550 million.
Tips dropped from $3.66 to 76 cents after tipping was required only at checkout.
The tipping law takes effect January 26 and requires tips at checkout.
Uber Eats and DoorDash sued New York City, arguing the law violates rights and is a tax.