Does DoorDash pay more for longer deliveries?

DoorDash’s pay model increases factors distance into your base pay. They aren’t clear about what constitutes as a longer delivery, but you can expect a higher base pay for orders that are farther away, more difficult, or more desirable.

Can I use the DoorDash Red Card to pay for gas?

No, the DoorDash Red Card can only be used for purchasing customer orders. Most orders are paid for in advance, but if you happen to accept an order that isn’t paid for, you can use the Red Card to purchase it. However, the Red Card can’t be used to pay for gas.

Does DoorDash have a fuel surcharge for customers?

When fuel prices spiked in early 2022, DoorDash placed a fuel surcharge on customer orders. The idea was to help Dashers offset the cost of gas, but the surcharge was discontinued as gas prices began to drop later in 2022.

Do other delivery services pay for gas?

No, other food delivery companies — like Instacart, Grubhub, Postmate, and Uber Eats — do not pay for gas because couriers are considered independent contractors like they are with DoorDash.