2019 DoorDash Pay Model Changes Are Coming! DoorDash Tips!

After a lot of consideration, I announced last night that we will be changing the Dasher pay model. I want to email you directly to share why I made this decision and to ensure you know what to expect in the days ahead.
In 2017, we built a pay model to prioritize transparency and consistent earnings. We thought we were doing the right thing by boosting a Dasher’s earnings when a customer left a small tip or no tip at all.
While we continue to hear from Dashers that the model generally works for you, to serve Dashers well over the long term, we also have to serve the consumers who use our platform. I did not think that we could continue to do right by you if there were some customers who felt like their tip did not matter.
So what does this mean for you? It means we will soon announce a new pay model where any customer tip will be independent of DoorDash’s contribution for that delivery. It also means that we’ll need your input as we develop other details. Stay tuned for ways to continue to have your perspective heard.
Our goal is to get 1% better everyday and to serve our entire community, including the Dasher community, to the best of our ability. These beliefs have led us to improvements in the past and they serve as our guide for the future.
With your help, we will get there.
Onward,
Tony

[@rj-vj8gr]

It was my understanding that if tipped door dash used part of it as pay. So in actuality the dasher didn't receive the full tip.

[@DailyPayBootcamp]

That is correct. That is why dashers prefer cash tips over tipping inside the DoorDash app. Changes are coming though, so we'll see if it's for better or worse.

[@zzzz-ok7733]

Fast forward: sooooo many orders getting rejected by low pay! No tip no trip.... No pay no way!🤦‍♀️💰💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸

[@AX-ob6oj]

It will be interesting to see how things pan out. If they go with a flat pay per delivery Hope it is at least $5 per and not less.

[@DailyPayBootcamp]

Exactly. They may decide to pay dashers less and say well, here's your tip... Oops, no tip but you get our $2 delivery fee.

[@YodatheHobbit]

Do you know where rumors of a $50,000 deductible for Doordash third party insurance claims on reddit came from? They don't appears to have it anymore, did they used to have that deductible?

[@DailyPayBootcamp]

I heard about this rumor but let's be real, that would be a ridiculous amount.

[@johniii8147]

It’s unlikely to result in better pay for drivers. They will reduce the contribution. Tony is not trust worthy. People whining about the tips may have just cost themselves money. Many people simply don’t tip because they are paying a delivery fee.

[@DailyPayBootcamp]

I agree John. I think drivers just shot themselves in the foot.

[@StephenGA1982]

They'll find a way to screw over the drivers. Doordash always does.

[@DailyPayBootcamp]

I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop but I'm trying to stay positive.