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DoorDash Rolls Out Temporary Fuel Relief for Drivers in U.S. and Canada

Rivals have not matched the move, leaving DoorDash to test short-term relief on its own.

A DoorDash delivery person is pictured on the day they hold their IPO in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., December 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
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FILE - A food delivery motorcycle rider waits for the traffic light to change March 30, 2020, in Lone Tree, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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Overview

  • AAA reports the U.S. average gas price is about $3.96 per gallon, roughly 35% higher than a month ago.
  • U.S. Dashers who use the company debit card now get 10% cash back on gas, up from 2%, and more than half of drivers have the card.
  • Drivers who log at least 125 miles in a week receive $5 to $15 in fuel payments, with DoorDash estimating combined savings up to about $1.90 per gallon.
  • In Canada, couriers can earn up to CAD 36 per week, paid as $1.50 for every 50 kilometres driven during deliveries.
  • The relief runs through April 26 and follows a similar rollout in Australia, while GrubHub says it is monitoring prices and Uber has not commented.