I just started driving for DoorDash and Uber Eats…AMA

[Anonymous]

I just started doing DoorDash and Uber Eats. Like literally three days ago. Feel free to AMA.

[Anonymous]

How is going so far? What do you consider a reasonable tip? How many jerks have not tipped you at all?

[Anonymous]

Do you think you’re entitled to tips?

[Anonymous]

I’ve driven quite a bit of miles. In my total signed in time, I’ve made $20 an hour with DoorDash. Just two deliveries for $15 an hour with UberEats.

About 80% leave a tip.

DoorDash includes the tip in the offer but you don’t know how much until after the delivery. I know the base pay they pay so I decline low paying orders or orders where I won’t make close to $2 a Mile.

UberEats pays more but DoorDash is aligned with more restaurants in my area than Uber.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you think you’re entitled to tips?

I never think I’m entitled to tips but I am performing a service so you don’t have to pack up the kids, get out in traffic, unpack the kids, go into the restaurant or wait in a driver thru.

I leave a card with every order thanking them and encourage them to leave a rating and feedback.

In 2.5 hours this am, I did 10 deliveries with a peak pay bonus from 7:30-9:30 and made $84. I need to check my miles later.

[Anonymous]

I’ve learned not to pick up orders at restaurants that keep me waiting more than five minutes. My expected delivery time changes based on my wait time. I’m thankful DoorDash doesn’t allow you to remove your tips especially for things out of your control.

Also. It is so important for you to have your house number clearly marked not only for delivery as well as for emergency services.

[Anonymous]

Any perks you get from the companies
Is there a pricing tier where senior employees get first tabs or bonus?

[Anonymous]

I always tip around 20 percent but I round up or down based on distance it takes to pick up the order and drop it off vs order total. That seems fair to me; a 60 dollar order is not a more onerous ask than a 40 dollar order.

Your thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any perks you get from the companies
Is there a pricing tier where senior employees get first tabs or bonus?

There is a program where you can earn free dash pass which is basically no delivery fees.

There are no employees but those who accept the most orders and have a high delivery completion and on time delivery and high rating get offered the orders first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I always tip around 20 percent but I round up or down based on distance it takes to pick up the order and drop it off vs order total. That seems fair to me; a 60 dollar order is not a more onerous ask than a 40 dollar order.

Your thoughts?

That thinking is off to me. I can get a $60 steak or eat $60 worth of food at a more casual restaurant with drinks, appetizers and dessert.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve driven quite a bit of miles. In my total signed in time, I’ve made $20 an hour with DoorDash. Just two deliveries for $15 an hour with UberEats.

About 80% leave a tip.

DoorDash includes the tip in the offer but you don’t know how much until after the delivery. I know the base pay they pay so I decline low paying orders or orders where I won’t make close to $2 a Mile.

UberEats pays more but DoorDash is aligned with more restaurants in my area than Uber.

Really?! There goes my theory that a hefty tip = faster service. I’ll still leave hefty tips, because I appreciate you bringing me food.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I always tip around 20 percent but I round up or down based on distance it takes to pick up the order and drop it off vs order total. That seems fair to me; a 60 dollar order is not a more onerous ask than a 40 dollar order.

Your thoughts?

I do the same. I tip a minimum of $5 even on neighborhood deliveries, and I increase the tip commensurate with the distance the driver has to travel, but the driver isn’t doing twice as much work for an $80 order than a $40 order. I also tip extra if the weather is nasty.

This is really a minor pet peeve, but why do some Dashers leave the order so far away from the door that I have to exit my house to get it?

[Anonymous]

After paying for gas how much do you make an hour?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:After paying for gas how much do you make an hour?

Right now my take home after tax and credit is currently $13.10 an hour.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

This is really a minor pet peeve, but why do some Dashers leave the order so far away from the door that I have to exit my house to get it?

It is the individual driver. They are grinding away, driving like a maniac, and not treating people the way they want to be treated. I look how the door opens. Does it open out, is there a small table or railing close so no one has to bend down.