Legislature supports Legislator Todaro’s effort to cap third party food delivery service fees during a declared emergency like COVID-19

Modified: January 21, 2021 4:06pm

01/21/2021

Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro has introduced a resolution in favor of limiting fees food delivery services like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub can collect from restaurants during a declared emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution cleared the Legislature Thursday morning and supports a bill that passed the State Senate and will soon be taken up by the Assembly.

During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, bars and restaurants in Erie County have dealt with months of operating for takeout only. In December, the Minority Caucus introduced a Local Law that would cap the fees that 3rd party food delivery apps may charge at 20 percent to provide some relief for the struggling restaurant industry. This week, a bill with the same intent has been passed by the State Senate and a companion bill is anticipated to come before the Assembly any day now (New York Lawmakers seek to rein in food delivery fees).

Legislator Todaro said, “I’ve had conversations with local restaurant owners in our community who would benefit from this law. I’m glad it is closer to becoming a reality and I’m happy to have the support of my colleagues in the Legislature.”

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