New Tip Rules Bring More Income
New York City officials have announced that new tipping protections have helped delivery workers receive an estimated $104 million (around SGD 135 million) in additional tips since January 2026.
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Samuel A.A. Levine released a report showing the impact of stricter rules on app-based delivery platforms.
The report stated that after the city began enforcing new tipping protections on January 26, 2026, delivery workers’ tips doubled. Around 70,000 app-based delivery workers in the city are expected to earn an additional $184 million (around SGD 239 million) in tips each year.
On average, each worker could receive about $2,287 (around SGD 2,970) more annually from tips.
City Targets Hidden Tip Practices
The new rules were introduced after concerns that some delivery platforms made it harder for customers to leave tips. City officials said some apps had hidden tipping options, which affected workers’ earnings.
Mamdani said the enforcement helped return money to delivery workers who provide food services across the city. Officials said the new measures aim to ensure tips go directly to workers instead of being affected by platform practices.
DCWP Commissioner Samuel A.A. Levine said the data showed that clearer tipping options helped support delivery workers while maintaining demand for food delivery services.
Workers Recover Lost Earnings
The report also highlighted previous losses faced by delivery workers. DCWP estimated that changes made by major delivery platforms had reduced workers’ earnings by about $550 million (around SGD 715 million) in tips.
New York City’s delivery worker laws require platforms to provide customers with clear tipping choices during checkout. Customers can now select a 10% tip, enter a different amount, or choose not to leave a tip.
The rules apply to major delivery services operating in the city, including platforms such as Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Enforcement Efforts Continue
City officials said the latest figures show the effect of enforcing worker protection laws. They added that the city will continue monitoring delivery platforms to ensure workers receive the tips customers provide.
The report comes as New York continues efforts to improve pay conditions for app-based delivery workers. Officials said the latest changes have helped increase earnings while allowing customers to continue using food delivery services.
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