NYC Delivery Apps Suspend Operations Amid Historic Blizzard and Travel Ban
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday urged residents to avoid all nonessential travel as a powerful blizzard moves into the region.
As a powerful blizzard slams the region, major delivery platforms are temporarily suspending their operations in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has enforced a citywide travel ban to ensure public safety.
Grubhub announced to FOX Business that it will cease service in both New York City and New Jersey starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, remaining closed overnight. A spokesperson emphasized, “We will re-assess in the morning,” highlighting that the safety of delivery partners is the company’s top priority.
DoorDash confirmed to FOX Weather that it will halt service citywide beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET Sunday, just 30 minutes before the city’s 9 p.m. travel ban takes effect. The company noted that operations could be suspended even earlier if weather conditions worsen.
THOUSANDS OF US FLIGHTS CANCELED AS NORTHEAST BRACES FOR BLIZZARD
A Doordash delivery bag is seen in Brooklyn, New York City, on May 9, 2022. (Andrew Kelly/Reuters / Reuters)
Service is expected to remain suspended until at least noon on Monday. DoorDash stated that the early suspension aims to ensure that orders are completed and delivery workers are safely off the roads before the streets officially close.
“New York City is bracing itself ahead of a historic blizzard — the first in nearly a decade — with a foot of snow or more and dangerous wind gusts expected,” a DoorDash spokesperson told FOX Weather. “We’re suspending operations early to keep Dashers safe and off the streets before the travel ban takes effect.”
DoorDash said it will continue to monitor weather conditions and guidance from officials, providing updates to delivery workers, merchants, and customers as necessary.
ESSENTIAL WINTER DRIVING TIPS AS A MAJOR STORM APPROACHES
People walk through Times Square as snow falls during a winter storm in New York City, on Feb. 22, 2026. (Eduardo Munoz//Reuters / Reuters)
The service changes come as a powerful “bomb cyclone” strikes the Northeast, bringing life-threatening blizzard conditions, wind gusts up to 60 mph, and the potential for over two feet of snow in parts of the I-95 corridor, according to FOX Weather.
Mayor Mamdani declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm, announcing that all city streets, highways, and bridges will close to non-emergency traffic starting at 9 p.m. Sunday and will remain closed until noon Monday.
This blanket restriction applies to all vehicles, including cars, trucks, scooters, and e-bikes, with limited exemptions for emergency movements and critical service workers.
CHRISTMAS TRAVELERS LEFT STRANDED AS AIRPORTS SEE MASS FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS, DELAYS
A delivery worker carrying a Grubhub bag rides his bike on July 7, 2023, in New York City. (Leonardo Munoz/VIEWpress / Getty Images)
“Please, for your safety, stay home, stay inside, and stay off the roads. Hazardous conditions put delivery workers, drivers, and restaurant staff at risk,” Mamdani urged. “If you can do so, please look out for your fellow New Yorkers and prepare meals at home until the weather improves.”
GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE
Other delivery platforms, including Uber Eats and Instacart, could not be reached by FOX Business for immediate comment.
Fox News Digital’s Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday urged residents to avoid all nonessential travel as a powerful blizzard moves into the region.
As a powerful blizzard slams the region, major delivery platforms are temporarily suspending their operations in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has enforced a citywide travel ban to ensure public safety.
Grubhub announced to FOX Business that it will cease service in both New York City and New Jersey starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, remaining closed overnight. A spokesperson emphasized, “We will re-assess in the morning,” highlighting that the safety of delivery partners is the company’s top priority.
DoorDash confirmed to FOX Weather that it will halt service citywide beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET Sunday, just 30 minutes before the city’s 9 p.m. travel ban takes effect. The company noted that operations could be suspended even earlier if weather conditions worsen.
THOUSANDS OF US FLIGHTS CANCELED AS NORTHEAST BRACES FOR BLIZZARD
A Doordash delivery bag is seen in Brooklyn, New York City, on May 9, 2022. (Andrew Kelly/Reuters / Reuters)
Service is expected to remain suspended until at least noon on Monday. DoorDash stated that the early suspension aims to ensure that orders are completed and delivery workers are safely off the roads before the streets officially close.
“New York City is bracing itself ahead of a historic blizzard — the first in nearly a decade — with a foot of snow or more and dangerous wind gusts expected,” a DoorDash spokesperson told FOX Weather. “We’re suspending operations early to keep Dashers safe and off the streets before the travel ban takes effect.”
DoorDash said it will continue to monitor weather conditions and guidance from officials, providing updates to delivery workers, merchants, and customers as necessary.
ESSENTIAL WINTER DRIVING TIPS AS A MAJOR STORM APPROACHES
People walk through Times Square as snow falls during a winter storm in New York City, on Feb. 22, 2026. (Eduardo Munoz//Reuters / Reuters)
The service changes come as a powerful “bomb cyclone” strikes the Northeast, bringing life-threatening blizzard conditions, wind gusts up to 60 mph, and the potential for over two feet of snow in parts of the I-95 corridor, according to FOX Weather.
Mayor Mamdani declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm, announcing that all city streets, highways, and bridges will close to non-emergency traffic starting at 9 p.m. Sunday and will remain closed until noon Monday.
This blanket restriction applies to all vehicles, including cars, trucks, scooters, and e-bikes, with limited exemptions for emergency movements and critical service workers.
CHRISTMAS TRAVELERS LEFT STRANDED AS AIRPORTS SEE MASS FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS, DELAYS
A delivery worker carrying a Grubhub bag rides his bike on July 7, 2023, in New York City. (Leonardo Munoz/VIEWpress / Getty Images)
“Please, for your safety, stay home, stay inside, and stay off the roads. Hazardous conditions put delivery workers, drivers, and restaurant staff at risk,” Mamdani urged. “If you can do so, please look out for your fellow New Yorkers and prepare meals at home until the weather improves.”
GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE
Other delivery platforms, including Uber Eats and Instacart, could not be reached by FOX Business for immediate comment.
Fox News Digital’s Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.
