Instacart, the popular online grocery delivery service, said on Wednesday that it now supports the City Council’s proposed minimum wage increase for its workers — but not without certain parameters being met.

The company underscored its stance in a letter to the council on Aug. 26 that “fully supports” the pay hike, marking a significant shift in how the business has vocalized its opinion on the topic.

While Instacart led the effort to block Intros. 1133-A and 1135-A, two bills that would give delivery app workers more money and perks, the letter to Council Speaker Adrienne Adams from Instacart executive Dani Dudeck states that the company’s concerns have always pointed to changes in business, rather than employee pay.

“As we noted throughout this legislative process, we are deeply conc

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