NYC tipping crackdown on delivery apps yields $104M for workers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's regulatory campaign against Uber Eats and DoorDash over hidden tipping practices has channeled $104 million in additional tips to delivery workers since January 2026. The mayor signaled continued enforcement pressure on major delivery platforms.

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NYC banned Motoclick, now Mamdani targets Uber Eats, DoorDash over "hidden" tip buttons

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the city's crackdown on Uber Eats and DoorDash tipping practices has delivered $104 million in extra tips to delivery workers since January. A new DCWP report shows tips per delivery doubled from $1.18 to $2.29 after apps were forced to show tip buttons at checkout. Mamdani, who earlier moved to shut down Motoclick, warns more enforcement is coming.