#dashers

[dahersgetontheclock]

The stars of the show, the omega dashers. Ready to show the world what they can do.

[yukaioni]

[that-crazy-scorpio-man]

Always perching on something.

[that-crazy-scorpio-man]

Blue dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis).

[that-crazy-scorpio-man]

Beating the heat is what this blue dasher seems to be enjoying.

[me-thoughts-wants]

An extreme pet peeve I have is ordering doordash and someone picking up your order, just for them to have more stops to make on the way.... Can people just not take one order at a time? You'll still make money even if you do one order at a time. This is exactly why I pay 0 or 1 dollar tip. You're paying a tip just to wait an hour or almost two for your food, and now your food is cold as shit and there was literally no point

[powerpulsemag]

DoorDash’s Billions Should Mean Better Pay for Dashers

By Power Pulse Magazine Staff

Category: Business & Economy | Labor & Workplace

DoorDash has cemented itself as the king of U.S. restaurant delivery. With a market valuation hovering around $100 billion and a staggering $11.90 billion in revenue over the last 12 months, the company has proven it knows how to scale, dominate, and cash in on America’s hunger for convenience.

But for all that success, one question looms: Why aren’t the people powering this billion-dollar machine — the dashers — seeing more of the pie?

Currently, many DoorDash drivers make around $15.50 an hour before expenses, a rate that often drops significantly once gas, maintenance, and taxes are factored in. For a company swimming in profits, this number feels less like a fair wage and more like the bare minimum.

The Case for Raising the Rate

If DoorDash can surpass $1 billion in ad revenue alone in just the past year, the argument for boosting driver pay is stronger than ever. A fair adjustment could mean raising the base rate above $15.50 per hour, with additional per-delivery pay that better reflects rising living costs and inflation.

Bonuses and Incentives:

Not Just a Perk, But a Necessity DoorDash has the resources to sweeten the deal for its workforce — from consistent bonuses for peak-hour driving to loyalty rewards for long-term dashers. Imagine an incentive system that doesn’t just dangle small perks, but meaningfully rewards those who make the service possible day in and day out.

Why It Matters

Better pay and benefits don’t just help dashers — they benefit customers, too. Happier, better-compensated workers tend to deliver faster, provide better service, and stick with the platform longer. It’s a win-win for the brand’s reputation and bottom line.

If DoorDash wants to keep dominating, it’s time to invest in the people who make its billion-dollar empire possible. The company has proven it can deliver food anywhere in minutes — now it’s time to deliver fairness to the people behind the wheel.

1. DoorDash’s Stock Surges After Q2 Earnings Beat

This article highlights DoorDash’s record-breaking Q2 performance, including a 25% year-over-year revenue increase to $3.28 billion, net income of $285 million, and a 23% rise in gross order value to $24.2 billion—all strong signals of the company’s financial strength.

Investors Business Daily

DoorDash Stock Eyes Record High As Food Delivery Proves A Consumer 'Staple'

DoorDash stock appears set to build on its rally following a strong Q2 that saw sales grow 25% for the food-delivery firm.

2. DoorDash to Pay $16.75 Million Settlement Over Tip Practices

Covering a New York Attorney General investigation, this report reveals that DoorDash admitted to using customer tips to subsidize Dasher pay—an issue that was quietly ongoing for years. While the company has agreed to reform, the situation underscores systemic compensation shortcomings.

Business Insider

More than 60,000 DoorDash delivery workers will share the company's $16.75 million settlement, New York AG says

A New York probe found DoorDash secretly used tips to offset delivery worker salaries, New York Attorney General Letitia James said.

3. DoorDash Forecasts Strong Quarter as Delivery Demand Holds Steady

This piece notes that not only did Q2 2025 revenues ($3.28 billion) and gross merchandise value ($24.2 billion) beat expectations, but DoorDash also projects continued growth into Q3. It highlights reliance on consumer demand and ongoing expansion—meaning more revenue opportunities that could be allocated to improving Dasher pay and benefits.

Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/doordash-forecasts-strong-quarter-resilient-delivery-demand-2025-08-06/

How these Stories support this debate with Dashers

Surging revenues and profits demonstrate that DoorDash’s business—even in a competitive gig economy—is thriving and has capacity to reinvest in its workforce.

Controversies around tipping bring transparency issues to light, reinforcing the need for pay models that are straightforward and fair to workers.

Positive forward-looking guidance suggests that Dashers could benefit from structured bonuses and raises tied to continued growth, rather than a static base rate.