(The Center Square) — New tipping laws for delivery drivers went into effect in New York City on Monday after a federal judge rejected a last-ditch effort by GrubHub, Uber, and other companies to block the rules.
In a ruling Friday, U.S. District Court judge George Daniels sided with New York City in a fight over a new law that requires third-party delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats to allow customers to tip at checkout, with a default 10% option. The judge rejected a request from the companies to block the law from going into effect, saying the city is likely to succeed in its legal arguments.
The companies immediately appealed the decision, warning that the judge’s ruling will impact delivery services and hurt the Big Apple’s economy…