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New NYC Tipping Law Boosts Delivery Workers, Sparks Concerns

1/25/2026

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New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will enforce a tipping law for food delivery apps, taking effect January 26, 2026, after a federal court ruling against Uber Eats (the delivery service of Uber Technologies, Inc.) and DoorDash, Inc.
The law allows tipping at checkout with a 10% default.
Delivery workers hope to boost earnings, and DoorDash warns the policy could reduce orders for small businesses.

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Story summary

New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will enforce a tipping law for food delivery apps, taking effect January 26, 2026, after a federal court ruling against Uber Eats (the delivery service of Uber Technologies, Inc.) and DoorDash, Inc.
The law allows tipping at checkout with a 10% default.
Delivery workers hope to boost earnings, and DoorDash warns the policy could reduce orders for small businesses.