NYC mandates minimum wage for app-based delivery workers

New York City began mandating its first minimum wage for app-based delivery workers Monday, forcing a long-awaited shift in how popular platforms like Uber, Grubhub and DoorDash pay gig workers.

The city set a minimum rate of $19.96 per hour Sunday, with plans to fully implement the new standard by April 1, 2025. With some app-based delivery workers across the city relying primarily on tips to make their livings, earning an average of $7.09 per hour, advocates say the new rule is a step in the right direction.