{"id":2527265,"date":"2025-12-31T10:38:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T15:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/food-delivery-apps-to-provide-full-cash-refunds-in-california\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T10:41:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T15:41:51","slug":"food-delivery-apps-to-provide-full-cash-refunds-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/food-delivery-apps-to-provide-full-cash-refunds-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Food delivery apps to provide full cash refunds in California"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffood-delivery-apps-to-provide-full-cash-refunds-in-california%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2527265&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>California has passed Assembly Bill 578,which requires <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/spain-fines-delivery-heros-glovo-78-million-for-hiring-breaches\/\" title=\"Spain fines Delivery Hero\u2019s Glovo  million for hiring breaches\">food delivery platforms<\/a> (e.g., DoorDash, Uber Eats) to issue full cash refunds to the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-rapaports-comedy-show-canceled-amid-pro-hamas-protests-fed-up\/\" title=\"Michael Rapaport&#039;s Comedy Show Axed Due to Pro-Hamas Protests: &#039;Unfortunate\">original payment method<\/a>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mcdonalds-to-increase-workers-wages-in-company-owned-stores-union-says-it-isnt-enough\/\" title=\"McDonald\u2019s To Increase Workers\u2019 Wages In Company-Owned Stores, Union Says It Isn\u2019t Enough\">including tips<\/a><\/a> and taxes-instead of app credits for incorrect or missing orders. The law, set to take effect Thursday, also requires an itemized transaction breakdown, a way to reach a human customer-service representative when automated systems can&#8217;t resolve an issue, and safeguards against refund fraud. Partial orders still allow only partial refunds. AB 578, authored by Democratic Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer\u2011Kahan after a problematic pizza order, was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in October and expands protections from California&#8217;s 2020 Fair Food Delivery Act.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">New California law will require <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/unconstitutional-food-delivery-services-sue-new-york-city-over-delivery-fee-regulations\/\" title=\"\u2018Unconstitutional\u2019: Food Delivery Services Sue New York City Over Delivery Fee Regulations\">food delivery apps<\/a> to provide full cash refunds instead of partial credits<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2447150\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A new <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/california\/\">California<\/a> law, set to take effect on Thursday, will require DoorDash, Uber Eats, and other <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/food\/\">food<\/a> delivery apps to start providing full cash refunds to users instead of partial credits in the new year.<\/p>\n<p>The bill marks a huge win for customers who have expressed frustration over poor delivery service, resulting in missing or incorrect orders. In the case of a partial order, only a partial refund is required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4375386\/mali-burkina-faso-ban-us-nationals-retaliation-trump-travel-restrictions\/\">Mali and Burkina Faso ban US nationals in retaliation for Trump travel restrictions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4364551\/leavitt-trump-revoke-citizenship-somalis-fraud-minnesota\/\">Trump &#8216;absolutely&#8217; wants to revoke citizenship of Somalis who committed fraud in Minnesota: Leavitt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/4375353\/kamala-harris-2026-midterm-elections-presidential-hopes\/\">Kamala Harris needs big wins in 2026 to keep her presidential hopes alive<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Under <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB578\">Assembly Bill 578<\/a>, food delivery platforms must give full refunds, including tips and taxes, to the original payment method rather than app credits. They must also provide an itemized cost breakdown of each transaction and offer customers a way to speak with a human customer service representative. Human contact is required when the customer&rsquo;s needs can&rsquo;t be met by an automated system.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the bill provides safeguards for possible fraud attempts when refund requests are made.<\/p>\n<p>The new law adds to California&rsquo;s existing <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/CA\/text\/AB2149\/id\/2206912\">Fair Food Delivery Act of 2020<\/a>, which imposes numerous restrictions on food delivery platforms to address allegations of unfair business practices.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gavin-newsom\/\">Gavin Newsom<\/a> (D-CA) signed AB 578 into law in October. The measure was written by Democratic state Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, whose frustrating experience in ordering 12 pizzas for her daughter&rsquo;s bat mitzvah prompted her to draft the legislation.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4356089\/new-2026-laws-stricter-ban-plastic-bags-california-firing-squads-idaho\/\">NEW 2026 LAWS INCLUDE STRICTER BAN ON PLASTIC BAGS IN CALIFORNIA AND FIRING SQUADS IN IDAHO<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Newsom framed AB 578 as one example of consumer protection laws he signed simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;California is hard at work to help make your life more affordable,&rdquo; he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/2025\/10\/06\/governor-newsom-signs-new-laws-to-help-reduce-costs-for-families\/\">said in a statement<\/a> during the latest government shutdown. &ldquo;While the Trump administration&rsquo;s policies increase prices and make it more difficult to get by, California is passing laws to help eliminate unnecessary fees and add-ons cost time and money.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CA law forces delivery apps to give cash refunds<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2527266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25351857221774.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[47845,69792,69791],"class_list":["post-2527265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-california-law","tag-cash-refunds","tag-food-delivery-apps"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25351857221774.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2527265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2527265"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2527265\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2527269,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2527265\/revisions\/2527269"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2527266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2527265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2527265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2527265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}