Even in a Blizzard, Food Delivery in New York City Continues
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- New York City experienced its heaviest snowfall since 2016, leading to school closures, Broadway shutdowns, and thousands of flight cancellations.
- Despite a state of emergency banning non-essential vehicles, approximately 80,000 food delivery workers were exempt and continued operating in hazardous conditions.
- Delivery workers faced significant challenges, such as José Lino, who struggled to pedal his heavy bike home after his battery died amid the blizzard.
- Many deliveristas expressed concerns about the risks of working in severe weather, criticizing app companies for assigning distant deliveries regardless of dangerous conditions.
