Deliveroo to Cease Operations in Singapore After 11 Years
Strategic Exit Decision
Food delivery platform Deliveroo will exit Singapore on March 4, 2026, ending an 11-year presence since November 2015. The decision follows a strategic review by parent company DoorDash, which acquired Deliveroo in October 2025.
Miki Kuusi, Head of DoorDash International and CEO of Deliveroo, stated: "Over the last eleven years we have been proud to help shape food delivery in Singapore, giving consumers access to a wide variety of restaurant and grocery partners."
Multi-Market Withdrawal
Singapore's exit is part of DoorDash's broader withdrawal from four markets:
🇸🇬 Singapore - March 4, 2026 (Wind-down in progress)
🇶🇦 Qatar - March 2026 (Announced)
🇯🇵 Japan - March 2026 (Announced)
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan - March 2026 (Announced)
🇭🇰 Hong Kong - April 7, 2025 (Completed)
Singaporeans React
👤 Consumer
Marcus Tan, 28, Bedok
"Deliveroo was my go-to for late-night supper. Sad to see them go lah."
🛵 Delivery Rider
Ahmad Rizal, NUS Student
"Need to quickly sign up with other platforms before March. Competition will be worse."
🍽️ Restaurant Owner
Chef Daniel Goh, Tanjong Pagar
"Deliveroo helped during COVID but commissions were high. We're already on Grab and foodpanda."
💬 Online Community
Reddit/HardwareZone Users
Concerns about reduced competition leading to higher prices and fewer promo codes.
Impact on Stakeholders
👥 Consumers
What happens: Loss of platform choice
What to do: Switch to Grab or foodpanda before March 4
🏪 Restaurants
What happens: Need to migrate platforms
What to do: Sign up with other platforms or create own delivery
🛵 Riders
What happens: Job security concerns
What to do: Deliveroo will help transition to other platforms
Market Context
Singapore's food delivery market is dominated by Grab and foodpanda. Rising operational costs, profit margin pressure, and post-pandemic behavioral changes have intensified competition. Deliveroo closed its last two dark kitchens in September 2024.
Financial Impact
DoorDash states the exits won't materially affect its financial outlook. Guidance provided on February 18, 2026, remains unchanged. The company is investing in UK engineering roles as part of strategic reallocation.
Industry Implications
The exit highlights profitability challenges for international food delivery platforms in Asia. Grab and foodpanda may absorb Deliveroo's market share, raising concerns about market concentration and pricing power.
Key Dates
📅 Feb 25, 2026: Exit announcement made
📅 Now - March 4: Platform still operating
⚠️ March 4, 2026: Last day - platform shuts down
🤝 Ongoing: Support for employees, restaurants, and riders
Looking Ahead
Deliveroo's departure consolidates Singapore's delivery market around fewer players. Labor advocates call for stronger gig worker protections during such transitions.
As March 4 approaches, users should explore alternative platforms. The closure marks a significant shift in Singapore's food delivery landscape, ending a chapter that began when Deliveroo pioneered restaurant delivery in the city-state.