The DoorDash app is covered in advertisements for DashPass—a monthly subscription service that promises $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees. But is DashPass worth it? How much do you actually save, and how much do you need to regularly spend on DoorDash to make it a good value? What you need to know DashPass […]
Are peer to peer orders worth it for DoorDash Drivers?
DoorDash is a lot more than just a food delivery app! It is quickly evolving into a one stop shop for all kinds of delivery services. Dashers in some cities can now do ‘Peer to Peer‘ deliveries, which are different than the typical restaurant delivery. Peer to peer deliveries are orders from local businesses and […]
Here’s what Express Delivery really does on DoorDash
Have you ever noticed the “Express” delivery option on DoorDash? For $1.99–$2.99 extra, Express promises a delivery “direct to you.” But what does Express delivery really mean? Here’s how it works: When you pay for Express delivery, your order will be delivered first if it is part of a batched delivery that contains multiple customer […]
Too many missing items & drinks on Uber Eats & DoorDash? How to get a refund
Delivery veterans know: Drinks are the most common missing item from orders on apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats. Order a combo from a fast food restaurant every day for a week and your drink will probably be missing at least once. Missing drinks highlight everything that can go wrong with the delivery experience: Careless […]
Should you earn by time or earn per order? Advice for Dashers
DoorDash has two earnings options: Earn by Time and Earn per Order. Earn by Time pays a guaranteed hourly rate while you’re actively on delivery Earn per Order pays you for each completed delivery. This is the original earnings system on DoorDash Which option is better? That depends on whether you value reliability or flexibility. […]
The best gas cards & discounts for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash & Amazon Flex drivers
Gas is one of your most significant expenses when you drive for apps like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Amazon Flex, and Spark. The gig companies don’t directly compensate drivers for gas—As a 1099 contractor, you are responsible for your own gas expenses. But the gig apps know how that gas is at the top of mind […]
See the latest data on DoorDash driver pay [Dasher earnings report]
Driving for DoorDash is one of the most popular delivery gigs. It seems like everyone has a friend doing it, and you can’t miss the ads all over Youtube, TikTok, and TV. So why is it so hard to figure out how much DoorDash drivers really make? Your friend says they make $30 an hour. […]
Are shop and deliver orders on DoorDash worth it for Dashers?
DoorDash isn’t only a restaurant delivery app. You can get delivery from a convenience store or a local DashMart, Petco delivers some orders via DoorDash. And DoorDash partners with many national grocery stores and retailers to offer same-day delivery. If you’re a Dasher, you may have seen this order type pop up: “Shop and deliver” […]
COD on DoorDash? You can pay with cash, but there’s a catch!
Cash on delivery (COD) is now available on DoorDash in some cities: Customers can pay for deliveries in cash, but many delivery drivers aren’t happy about it. Hands-free electronic payment is one of the features of delivery apps that motivated millions of people to try working as delivery drivers because it eliminated one of the […]
How DashMart orders work for DoorDash drivers
For a long time, convenience store items were missing from the DoorDash app. That’s changing with DashMart, a DoorDash convenience store that gives customers the ability to have snacks, drinks, and everyday items delivered to their door. Here’s how it works: DoorDash employees stock the shelves and prepare orders, then Dashers pick up and deliver […]