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by Dash Bridges on June 15, 2018 Leave a Comment

What’s it Like to DoorDash in 2018?

Thinking about driving delivery but not sure how the market/pay looks in 2018? We had senior RSG contributor Dash Bridges update us on how his delivery company of choice, DoorDash, has changed since 2015. For an updated look on DoorDash in 2018, check out his analysis below!

Good day, my gig economy brothers and sisters!

It’s Dash, your DoorDash correspondent for the Rideshare Guy! As you may recall from previous articles, I’ve been Dashing for a few years now. I delivered my first order on September 7, 2015, Labor Day, oddly enough.

You can sign up with DoorDash using our referral code here!

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by Christian Perea on January 17, 2018 11 Comments

Rideshare vs Delivery Compared [Infographic]

I get a lot of questions about whether or not delivery is better than rideshare driving, and unfortunately the answer is: it depends. But that’s actually good news, because in some cases delivery might be better for you, or rideshare driving may make more sense. To help break it down, senior RSG contributor Christian Perea presents the following infographic, which compares delivery to rideshare driving.

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There are a lot of similarities between rideshare and delivery jobs, so it’s important to examine the differences between the two. It’s interesting to compare and contrast rideshare and delivery since there are actually a lot of little things that make these lesser known side-hustles a little bit different. Personally, I find that on certain days I prefer to do one over the other based on how busy it is, what incentives are being offered and whether or not I want to deal with strangers in my car.

Most of us already drive for Uber or Lyft, but I always recommend having a backup plan by also signing up for a delivery company. If you want to start off delivery with a good company, I recommend checking out Caviar since in my experience I end up spending less time waiting at restaurants and they always have the delivery ready for me when I get there (which minimizes downtime).

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by Dash Bridges on November 24, 2017 23 Comments

DoorDash Updates Its Pay Structure

Happy holidays! We’re in the midst of a busy season for many people, which means some may be looking for a little more convenience in their day to day lives. Enter: delivery! It’s been a while since we’ve done an update on DoorDash, so today RSG contributor Dash Bridges shares how DoorDash’s pay structure has changed over the last few months and how that’s impacted earnings.

Signing up to be a DoorDash or Postmates delivery person is a great way to stay busy and earn extra money, especially during the holidays. Sign up with DoorDash here and Postmates here.

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by Dash Bridges on September 1, 2017 10 Comments

Everything You Need to Know About DoorDash Guaranteed Pay and Incentives

I always recommend people drive for multiple ridesharing companies and, if they’re up for it, signing up to deliver food as well. After all, if you’re going to be in the car, making money, you want to stay busy, right? Today, RSG contributor Dash Bridges explains how DoorDash guaranteed pay and incentives work, just in time for the Labor Day rush! Want to get started with DoorDash? Click here to sign up!

Hey everyone, Dash Bridges here to talk food delivery. But before I do, let me say that guarantees are not what they used to be. For most of my life, I could rely on certain guarantees:

The Chicago Cubs lose
Democrats win Wisconsin
America’s Favorite Dad is Bill Cosby

The world has gone upside down, OK? There is very little we can count on anymore.

Editor’s Note: You can still count on death and taxes as a guarantee. So make sure you’re tracking your mileage and expenses with an app like QuickBooks Self-Employed. It’s great at helping with taxes and the first 30 days are free.

Thankfully, when DoorDash offers a guarantee, they follow through. Here’s how it works:

Oh. Before I make my observations, I want to remind everyone that I’m your standard Independent Contractor. I don’t earn money from DoorDash other than my Dashing. I’m not on the inside. I’m not asked to push an agenda. I paid $23 for my two damn pizza bags, OK!? I’m just an enthusiastic Dasher chasing cash and offering observations.

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by Ezra Dubroff on July 21, 2017 20 Comments

How to Drive for Multiple Delivery Apps

Considering driving for multiple delivery apps? It can be a profitable way to make more money in between (or instead of) rideshare driving. Today, RSG contributor Ezra Dubroff outlines a typical day of driving for multiple delivery apps, including his total payout.

As an independent contractor in the rideshare and delivery world, my approach to the work has always been “how can I make maximum cash by leveraging multiple apps?” Previously, I wrote about my favorite delivery apps and provided some background on the driver experience for GrubHub, DoorDash, UberEATS and others. Be sure to check out that post to learn the basics and then come back here to see how we can apply that information to real-world situations.

When I log into any rideshare or delivery app, I’m sent requests for rides or delivery jobs. What many drivers fail to take advantage of is the fact that we’re not obligated to accept those requests. Sure, some apps have incentives tied to accepting a certain percentage of orders, but in my experience, I often do better by freestyling and being selective about which requests I choose to accept.

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