Jan. 14 at 4:59 PM
🚨 Major controversy: UberEats and DoorDash allegedly blocked tipping for drivers, causing over
$550M in lost gratuities.
A NYC report reveals these apps designed their interfaces to discourage tips, striking a blow to worker pay.
New laws require apps to offer a 10% tip option upfront and ensure timely payout , but these platforms changed their interfaces instead.
Since December, tips plummeted from an average of
$2.17 to just
$0.76 per delivery.
That's roughly
$5,800 less per worker annually , a staggering hit to delivery drivers.
DoorDash claims no money has been stolen, arguing tips are still available after delivery.
But critics say these adjustments pressure consumers to tip more , turning tipping into a sort of tax.
What do you think? Should tipping be at the customer's discretion or dictated by policy?
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