Platform Workers DoorDash admits “screwing up” as it agrees record $131.5m settlement More than 260,000 New York City Dashers will receive compensation after platform acknowledged late and underpayments iStock.com/hapabapa Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Wednesday 23 September 2026 DoorDash has agreed to pay $131.5m (£98m) to settle a dispute with New York City over the pay of delivery workers, in what city officials describe as the largest-ever worker settlement. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Platform Workers Ride-hailing platforms block NYC’s new driver deactivation protections Platform Workers Gig platforms fined $5m for New York minimum wage violations Platform Workers Uber Eats and DoorDash fail to block NYC tipping law Platform Workers Instacart sues NYC over delivery worker reforms