Mamdani says New York City is taking legal action against delivery app following driver complaints
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Key Points:
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced legal action against delivery app Motoclick for allegedly stealing tips, charging illegal fees, and violating minimum wage laws, based on numerous driver complaints.
- The city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is filing the case, with Mamdani warning that other delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats could face similar scrutiny for practices that resulted in $550 million in lost tips.
- Mamdani's administration has sent warning letters to 60 app companies about new worker protection laws effective January 26, emphasizing a zero-tolerance stance on corporate mistreatment of delivery workers.
- In addition to legal actions, the mayor appointed Afua Atta-Mensah as Chief Equity Officer to address
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