Federal Judge Refuses to Block NYC Tipping Law for Food Delivery Apps

The laws are scheduled to take effect on Jan. 26 and will require delivery apps to prompt users with a minimum tip of 10 percent for each order.

A person speaks to a delivery worker outside of restaurant that uses app deliveries in New York City, on July 7, 2023. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

A federal judge on Jan. 23 denied a request to block two New York City laws that would require food delivery apps to prompt users to pay tips.

Uber and DoorDash sued the city on Dec. 11 to overturn the laws, arguing they compelled speech by food delivery apps in violation of the First Amendment.