New Yorkers relying on the convenience of grocery delivery were blindsided this week when Instacart suddenly slapped a new fee on orders, a move the company tied to a sweeping city law that went into effect Monday.Customers will now pay an additional fixed $5.99 fee at checkout, labeled as a "Regulatory Response Fee."According to the city’s website, app-based couriers delivering groceries through third-party platforms, such as Instacart, are now entitled to earn at least $21.44 per hour — the same rate that has applied to restaurant delivery workers, including Uber Eats and DoorDash, since Apr...

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