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Food delivery apps would be barred from hiding fees, surveillance pricing under new federal bill

New York Post·Ryan King·29 days ago
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Food and grocery delivery apps would be required to provide users with all fees up front and be barred from surveillance pricing under a new bill championed by Rep. Dan Goldman . Goldman (D-NY) argues that the Promoting Real-time Information on Cost Expenditure (PRICE) Act would make it easier for consumers to comparison shop between the top apps. “As anyone who has ordered food or grocery delivery lately knows – too often delivery apps surprise us with junk fees at checkout that inflate the total cost,” Goldman argued. The bill comes as Democrats are trying to put pressure on Republicans on affordability issues. Michael Nigro “Americans deserve to know what they’re paying for and shouldn’t be surprised by hidden fees,” the Lower Manhattan rep added. “The PRICE Act would ensure that delivery apps disclose all costs up front and explain any fees so that consumers can shop confidently without unexpected charges at checkout.” This would apply to companies like DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats.…

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