Do I have to accept every order on DoorDash?

As independent contractors, Dashers have the right to decline any delivery opportunity offered to them; however, by accepting an order for delivery they are agreeing to complete that delivery. A company cannot legally control the work of an independent contractor.

Does not accepting orders on DoorDash affect you?

There is no minimum requirement for acceptance rate, but consistently declining delivery opportunities negatively impacts the experience for other Dashers (who will have less time to complete the delivery), the customer (who is more likely to get a late delivery), and even the merchant (whose food will sit for longer).

Can DoorDash deactivate you for low acceptance rate?

Driver's are not penalized for having a low DoorDash acceptance rate, but they will miss out on extra income. A driver will not get fewer requests if they have a low acceptance rate. Not completing the orders you accept is the only way to be in danger of account deactivation.

Does your acceptance rate matter on DoorDash?

The only place that acceptance rate matters with Doordash is eligibility for Top Dasher. You cannot be deactivated or punished for having a low acceptance rate. A 70% acceptance rate, combined with other requirements, would give you more access to time slots in busy times and markets, and possibly more deliveries.

Can you decline a DoorDash order after accepting?

Please note that unassigning an order after you have accepted it will affect your Completion Rate, even if you reach out to support to unassign. In order to avoid affecting your Completion Rate, you may always decline an order when it is offered. For more information, please see Dasher Ratings Explained.

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Do you get penalized for ending a dash early?

DoorDash will send automated warnings that you're late, so there is at least a heads up. There is no penalty for ending a shift early, so schedule long hours —Let's say you schedule yourself for 1130am -5pm. Now it's 3pm, and you feel like you're done for the day. You can log off without penalty.

Can you lose Top Dasher?

You'll also need to meet all the requirements by the last day of the month, so you will have four weeks to keep trying to reach the ranking. You will not lose your ranking if you don't meet the criteria in the middle of the month since the Top Dasher program is based on the requirements from the previous month.

How does DoorDash decide who gets orders?

Does DoorDash Give Orders Based on Location? DoorDash assigns orders to drivers based on their proximity to the restaurant. So, if a Dasher is trying to increase their chances of getting an order, they will most likely hang around strips with many restaurants.

Why am I not a Top Dasher?

To reach Top Dasher status, you have to meet certain requirements. Here are the Top Dasher requirements that you'll need to meet if you want this status: Customer rating of at least 4.7. Acceptance rate of at least 70%

What happens if I decline too many orders on DoorDash?

One thing to note is that rejecting too many orders could keep you from qualifying for their Top Dasher program. That program does offer perks for Doordash delivery drivers who accept 70% or more of their offers. I don't see this as a punishment though because it's not a negative action.

Can you get fired from DoorDash?

The Dasher Deactivation Policy may be found here. There are minimum Consumer Ratings and Completion Rates required to remain active on the DoorDash platform. Dashers with a Consumer Rating below 4.2 or a Completion Rate below 80% may be subject to deactivation once they have accepted at least 20 orders.

Is it better to schedule or dash now?

To minimize your chance of losing the "Dash Now" button and maximize your chance of getting a preferable shift, you should schedule to dash ahead of time. There are a few benefits to using the scheduling feature: You avoid losing out because of too many dashers. You get priority pings.

Can Dashers see your tip?

DoorDash drivers will only see the total amount they made established on base pay and gratuity upon completing the food delivery. As such, they will see if you didn't tip once they have left your residence and delivered your food.

Can I pick up my own DoorDash order?

With DoorDash Pickup, customers have the option to bypass the Dasher and pickup their own orders when more convenient.

Do scheduled dashers get priority?

Do Scheduled Dashers Get Priority? The Dasher Support website does indicate that the dashers who schedule their shifts ahead of time get priority. DoorDash has stated that those Dashers who are on the schedule ahead of time will be first in line to receive orders before dashers who select the Dash Now option.

Do DoorDash drivers deliver multiple orders at once?

New DoorDash feature DoubleDash allows orders from 2 businesses at once. DoorDash is now allowing users to order delivery from multiple businesses at once. With the new feature, called DoubleDash, diners can order dinner from a restaurant and dessert from a convenience store nearby.

How do you make 500 a week on DoorDash?

“Earn at least $500 in total earnings for 50 deliveries in the next week.” Example: If you complete a minimum of 50 deliveries within 7 days as an active Dasher, you will earn at least $500.

What is an elite Dasher?

An elite dasher is one who completes their orders in as timely of a manner as possible (and doesn't drive like a maniac) communicates with merchants and customers effectively when necessary and always goes the extra mile when possible.

Can I see how many dashers are in my area?

Unfortunately there is no way to see how many DoorDash drivers are in your area. However, you can easily have an idea using the dash live map, if the number for dashers is not enough to supply the demand, you will see a dash red area on your app.

Can top Dashers dash anytime?

Regardless of whether or not it is busy, as a Top Dasher, you are always welcome to schedule a dash and “Dash Now”. We highly encourage you to continue scheduling time slots in order to avoid having too many Dashers on the road! The Dasher app will also allow you to dash in any nearby zones at all times.

Can my husband DoorDash for me?

DoorDash does allow someone else to ride with Dashers on deliveries. So unlike Instacart, Dashers can bring a friend, child, or spouse as long as their presence does not interfere with your work. Being an independent contractor (and not an employee), you have some leeway in how you conduct your work.

What happens if you schedule a dash and don't do it?

You can also Edit or Delete an Existing Dash. When scheduling a Dash for later, if you do not see a city and time that works for you (i.e. can't schedule a dash) within the Schedule page, there likely enough Dashers on the road. You may check back later as additional time slots may open up.

What rewards do top dashers get?

Top Dasher Benefits:

Dash anytime, without a schedule – Other dashers must schedule their hours or use Dash Now only when a market is busy. As Top Dasher, you can dash whenever and wherever you want. Get order priority – If two dashers are eligible to receive an order, Top Dasher gets priority assignment.