Re:Portland approves 10% cap on fees that food delivery apps...
by mindslight on Thursday July 09, 2020 @10:53AM
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This ordinance does nothing to regulate consumer prices themselves. Food delivery is a basic need for restaurants during this time. Increased price transparency, which is really the only effect of this ordinance, makes markets function better.
Re:Portland approves 10% cap on fees that food delivery apps...
by neotriple on Thursday July 09, 2020 @10:24AM
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This cap is only in effect during and up to 90 days after the current state of emergency; this isn’t forever.
One can argue that food delivery isn’t really just a “luxury,” but probably best in terms of preventing spread during the coronavirus pandemic.
Re:Portland approves 10% cap on fees that food delivery apps...
by EForEndeavour on Thursday July 09, 2020 @10:21AM
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Well, except for times like the past few months in which delivery and takeout (which is also done through third-party platforms) proved to be an essential service across the world.
If a luxury delivery service drives Lamborghinis and charge 200 to wealthy people, so be it. If a Toyota Corolla wants to charge up to 25% for your local pasta restaurant, so be it.