JOURNAL ARTICLE

DoorDash, Uber Cost Drivers $550 Million in Tips, NYC Says.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sapienza, Brandon 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a report indicating that DoorDash Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc. have deprived New York delivery workers of over $550 million in tips due to changes in their app interfaces. Following the implementation of new pay standards in December 2023, the companies moved tipping prompts to less visible locations, resulting in a significant drop in average tips from $3.66 to $0.93 per delivery. The report highlights the administration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, which aims to improve working conditions for delivery workers, and outlines upcoming laws requiring more prominent tipping options. Both companies have challenged these new requirements in court, claiming they infringe on their free speech rights. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Economics
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:190915727
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