A new policy aimed at increasing the minimum wage for app-based food delivery workers could have a considerable impact on small businesses in New York City, according to a report from CNN. The surge in the use of services like Uber Eats and DoorDash since the onset of the pandemic has made these workers an integral part of the restaurant and food industry, including countless small businesses.
Currently, the city’s 60,000 delivery workers earn an average of $7.09 an hour. The city intends to incrementally raise their wages to a minimum of $19.96 an hour by April 2025, with the first increase to $17.96 set for July 12. This wage will be adjusted annually for inflation. This policy change might influence how small businesses approach their delivery strategies, considering the potential increase in delivery costs due to higher wages for workers.
