New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is currently facing public backlash over the enforcement of a delivery app law that requires platforms like DoorDash and UberEats to clearly display tipping options at checkout. Critics argue the mandate, which is designed to protect driver gratuities, will ultimately make takeaway food more expensive for local residents.
The legislative push for these regulations actually started before Mamdani took office. The New York City Council passed the delivery-app rules last year under his Democratic predecessor, Eric Adams. However, Adams left office without signing the measure into law, leaving the formal rollout to the incoming administration. The rules officially took effect on 26 January, mere weeks into Mamdani's tenure.
