NYC Blizzard Shuts Down DoorDash Ahead Of 9 P.M. Travel Ban

NEW YORK, NY— DoorDash suspended operations across New York City at 8:30 p.m., 30 minutes before a citywide travel ban will take effect.

The company said service will remain paused until at least 12 p.m. on Monday. It activated its Severe Weather Protocol ahead of what forecasters described as a historic blizzard expected to bring a foot or more of snow and dangerous wind gusts.

“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,” spokesperson Julian Crowley said in a statement. “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.”

DoorDash said it will monitor conditions and guidance from local officials and provide updates to Dashers, merchants and customers.

City Issues State Of Emergency, Travel Ban

New York City Emergency Management said Mayor Mamdani issued a state of emergency for New York City.

A travel ban began at 9 p.m. All nonessential vehicles are restricted from city roads until 12 p.m. Monday. Only essential and emergency travel is permitted.

Officials directed residents to stay off the roads as blizzard conditions move into the region.