FTC Investigates Delivery App Pricing Practices Amid Rising Consumer Fees
The Federal Trade Commission is examining whether delivery platforms like DoorDash and Instacart engage in deceptive pricing practices by adding high fees at checkout. A LendingTree study found that ordering through these apps costs nearly 80% more than picking up food directly, with stakeholders divided on the issue.
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