Beyoncé gigs blamed for delivery delays in North London

Beyoncé may have thrilled tens of thousands of fans at her recent Tottenham concerts – but her performances are being blamed for bringing North London’s roads to a standstill.

Geotab, a vehicle telematics and fleet software specialist, revealed delivery firms operating near the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium experienced major disruptions during the opening dates of Queen Bey’s Cowboy Carter UK tour earlier this month.

Based on data from thousands of commercial vehicles across Greater London, Geotab’s analysis found average delivery times within a two-mile radius of the stadium surged by 45%. Driver stress indicators, including harsh braking and rapid acceleration, increased by 80%, while evening drops took around 10 minutes longer per stop.

With over 100,000 concertgoers attending the initial shows and more on the way from June 12, operators of retail fleets and gig economy couriers faced serious disruption.

“This is a familiar story for any major city hosting large-scale live events – but in dense urban areas like North London, the impact on last-mile delivery is even more immediate and far-reaching,” said Abhinav Vasu, associate VP at Geotab.

“Delays, rerouting, the impact on road safety and increased fuel consumption – these issues quickly add up. But we’re also seeing a clear knock-on effect on driver wellbeing: longer hours, tighter margins and tougher roads to navigate.

“Unlike venues such as the O2, which are better equipped to manage large traffic volumes, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sits within a heavily residential area, which makes the disruption more intense and the ripple effects on local roads and communities even greater.”

On June 5 alone, vehicles operating near the stadium took 45% longer to complete standard routes, with each vehicle idling for an additional three-and-a-half minutes on average.

With more shows scheduled, logistics firms are being urged to plan routes carefully and prepare for ongoing delays.