New York City Council Member Julie Menin, chair of the New York City Small Business Committee, said in a statement.“The influx of rapid grocery delivery companies over the last couple of years has put a strain on these retailers and threatened our small businesses,” New York City Council Member Julie Menin, chair of the New York City Small Business Committee, said in a statement.

“Uber’s partnership with NRS can provide relief by helping update critical technological systems and offering delivery that is free for the merchant.”