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S 4193

Relates to the imposition of a surcharge of twenty-five cents on every online delivery sale within the city of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Gounardes

NYC bill proposes 25-cent surcharge on online food deliveries to generate city revenue, potentially raising costs for residents and pressuring delivery platform profitability.

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Bill Summary · S 4193

Legislative bill overview

S 4193 proposes imposing a 25-cent surcharge on every online delivery sale made within New York City. The revenue generated would presumably fund city operations or specific programs. The bill was recently referred to the Investigations and Government Operations committee for consideration.

Why is this important

Online delivery has become a major commercial sector, particularly accelerated by pandemic-era changes in consumer behavior. A surcharge on these transactions would directly affect pricing for millions of NYC residents and could generate significant municipal revenue, but would also impact the competitive economics of the rapidly growing delivery industry.

Potential points of contention

  • Business competitiveness: A 25-cent per-order tax on online delivery (which often involves thin profit margins) could disadvantage delivery platforms and restaurants relative to in-person dining or grocery shopping, potentially shifting market dynamics
  • Consumer burden: The surcharge would increase costs for residents already paying delivery fees and service charges, raising equity concerns about whether this disproportionately affects lower-income households reliant on delivery services
  • Revenue clarity: The bill doesn't specify how collected revenue would be used, whether it goes to general funds, delivery worker protections, or specific city programs, making it unclear if costs justify benefits

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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