DoorDash pauses NYC operations after blizzard

Delivery service extends suspension until at least 2 pm ET on Monday

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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DoorDash has extended its pause on deliveries in New York City as the Northeast digs out from a major snowstorm. The delivery service is keeping its operational pause until at least 2 pm ET on Monday, after previously saying the pause would last until noon. As of Monday morning, New York City had received 15 inches of snow after a blizzard hit the region late Sunday and early Monday.

Why it matters

The blizzard has snarled flights, cut off power to thousands, and prompted a travel ban in New York City, making it unsafe for delivery drivers to operate. DoorDash's pause in service helps keep its workers off the dangerous roads until conditions improve.

The details

DoorDash's pause in New York began at 8:30 pm ET on Sunday, just before Mayor Zohran Mamdani instituted a travel ban in the city. At the time, the company activated its "Severe Weather Protocol" to suspend operations and keep Dashers safe. Grubhub also paused its NYC operations late Sunday, but resumed service just before noon on Monday.

  • DoorDash's pause in New York began at 8:30 pm ET on Sunday.
  • As of Monday morning, New York City had received 15 inches of snow.

The players

DoorDash

A food delivery service that operates in the United States and Canada.

Zohran Mamdani

The mayor of New York City who instituted a travel ban in the city due to the blizzard.

Grubhub

A food delivery service that also paused operations in New York City due to the blizzard.

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What they’re saying

“We're suspending operations early to keep Dashers safe and off the streets before the travel ban takes effect. We're closely monitoring conditions and will resume as soon as it's safe to do so.”

— Julian Crowley, DoorDash spokesperson (Business Insider)

What’s next

DoorDash plans to resume operations in New York City once it is safe for its delivery drivers to be on the roads, which is expected to be by 2 pm ET on Monday.

The takeaway

The blizzard in the Northeast has forced major delivery services like DoorDash and Grubhub to temporarily suspend operations in New York City, prioritizing the safety of their workers over providing service during the severe weather conditions.