A 2024 ordinance in NYC sought to regulate food delivery apps, ensuring workers receive fairer wages and better working conditions. This came after years of complaints about low pay and the lack of benefits for delivery workers.
The law mandates a minimum pay rate per delivery and transparency in pricing. It’s a significant move towards recognizing delivery workers as a critical part of the city’s infrastructure, with implications for the gig economy.
This ordinance could set standards for labor rights in the rapidly growing delivery sector.
NYC’s 2024 ordinance on food delivery apps aims to improve the lives of gig workers.