Uber Eats suspends deliveries in 21 towns and cities due to Storm Eowyn

Uber Eats suspends deliveries in 21 towns and cities due to Storm Eowyn
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Uber Eats has suspended deliveries across parts of Scotland as Storm Eowyn hits. Deliveries will be temporarily unavailable in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Kirkintilloch, Kirkcaldy, Dumbarton, Stirling, Ayr, Bathgate, East Kilbride, Kilbride, Kilmarnock, Greenock, Alloa, Ardeer, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, Hamilton, Irvine, Dunfermline, Livingston.

A statement, posted by Unite Hospitality on X from Uber Eats said: “The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of the UK for tomorrow, Friday, January 24 due to severe weather conditions. The safety of our partners, couriers, and customers is our utmost priority.

"To ensure everyone’s safety, we will be temporarily suspending our delivery operations in the affected areas for the duration of the warning. The markets where delivery will be temporarily unavailable include: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Kirkintilloch, Kirkcaldy, Dumbarton, Stirling, Ayr, Bathgate, East Kilbride, Kilmarnock, Greenock, Alloa, Ardeer, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, Hamilton, Irvine, Dunfermline, Livingston.

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“Please note that further closures might be necessary if the warning scope changes in time or area. We will keep you updated on any further developments as they arise. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.”

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Mark Sidaway, said: “While the worst of the winds from Storm Éowyn will ease later on Friday, Scotland will continue to see gusty winds through Saturday as the low pressure clears to the northeast. After a brief calmer spell, another area of low pressure will bring further strong winds and heavy rain through Sunday.

"The strongest winds will be focussed in western parts, while the wettest conditions will likely be across Wales, central and southern England. This low pressure will not be as powerful as Storm Éowyn but it could hamper the recovery efforts of responders in some of the impacted areas from Friday’s storm. Warnings could be updated through the weekend and into next week, so keep up to date with the forecast.”