As labor activists and NYC delivery workers debate the new $17.96 per hour minimum wage, New York residents wonder how much more their delivery meals will cost under the new pay structure.
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As of mid-June, the legislation has not yet passed, but, if it does, it will increase New York City delivery workers’ pay from an average of roughly $7.09 per hour to just under $18 per hour. Another proposal would involve paying workers 50 cents per minute of active time. NYC comptroller Brad Lander said that the new rates will net deliveristas — as they are called in the city where many use bikes, ebikes, or scooters — roughly $13 per hour after expenses.
The new law is set to go into effect on July 12 and could add costs of up to $5 per meal for New York City residents, according to The Washington Free Beacon. Additionally, some restaurant owners believe it could drive up costs in restaurant kitchens, as cooks in quick-service and fast-casual restaurants could make more delivering the food instead of preparing it, forcing restaurant owners to raise wages in the kitchen.
However, one study found that restaurants may see an uptick in profits if people begin ordering directly from the restaurants, rather than food delivery apps, which take a cut of the profits.
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