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tipping practices
Coverage of tipping practices in the Nexus archive.
- Zohran Mamdani hints he will continue taking on delivery apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlighted a city report showing $104 million in increased tips for delivery workers since a crackdown on deceptive tipping practices by Uber Eats and DoorDash. He stated the effort to hold delivery apps accountable is 'only the beginning,' with plans to continue addressing workers' experiences.
- Americans say tipping practices 'have become ridiculous' as digital prompts push higher gratuities
A Popmenu survey reveals 78% of Americans find tipping practices 'ridiculous,' with 74% noticing higher suggested gratuity amounts on digital payment screens. Many consumers feel pressured to tip (59%), but some bypass preset options, and restaurant owners warn against forcing gratuities to avoid damaging customer loyalty.