NYC Breaks Ground: Delivery Giants Forced to Pay $18/hr Minimum Wage

Legal Victory: NYC Ensures Fair Wages for Delivery Workers

This groundbreaking move establishes New York City as the first in the United States to mandate a minimum wage for app-based delivery workers. It sets a precedent that other cities are likely to follow, mirroring previous efforts that compelled ride-hailing apps to increase their minimum rates for drivers. In 2022, this resulted in Uber and Lyft raising their per-mile rates by just over 5 percent, aligning with the city’s commitment to fair compensation for gig economy workers.