And in terms of ordering food, DoorDash has the leading market share, tons of restaurant options, and is also easy to use.<\/p>\n
But many drivers and customers alike still run into problems. So today, I'm covering some of the main reasons people say DoorDash sucks.<\/p>\n
More importantly, I'm also covering some solutions to these common problems so you can enjoy a better Dashing experience overall!<\/p>\n
Looking for some high-paying side hustles? Checkout<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Alright, it's time to dive into some of the most common complaints about DoorDash<\/strong><\/a> and what you can do to avoid those problems!<\/p>\n One of the most common complaints people have about working for DoorDash<\/a> is that the pay for many deliveries isn't worth the effort or driving distance.<\/p>\n In many cases, this is honestly true. After all, you can sometimes get horrendous order requests like driving 30 miles for just $12.33<\/strong>:<\/p>\n But like any driving gig<\/a>, you have to work efficiently, not just hard, so there are some ways around this problem.<\/p>\n The Solution<\/strong>: One common rule of thumb is to only accept DoorDash orders that pay about $1 per mile or even $1.50 per mile. This ensures you're only taking orders that are worth the time and gas.<\/p>\n Many new Dashers don't know this, but your DoorDash acceptance rate<\/a> doesn't matter. So don't be afraid to decline as many orders as you want until you get ones that actually pay well.<\/p>\n I think the most common reason customers say DoorDash sucks is that they order a delicious meal from their favorite restaurant, only for it to show up cold an hour later<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Honestly, this usually isn't <\/em>the fault of the DoorDash driver, so don't take it out on them.<\/p>\n Oftentimes, you're simply ordering from restaurants that are too far away. And if your Dasher gets assigned a stacked order, which means they have to complete two deliveries at once, your food can take a while to arrive.<\/p>\n The Solution<\/strong>: When I order from DoorDash or Uber Eats<\/a>, I pretty much only order from restaurants within my general area to avoid this problem. And tip your driver well beforehand so they see a higher potential payout and are more likely to accept your order.<\/p>\n DoorDash pay<\/a> is another common complaint and reason gig workers say DoorDash sucks. After all, it's frustrating to put in the work of making a delivery where base pay might be low, only to get stiffed on the tip.<\/p>\n The thing is, tips can make or break your hourly wage for most gig apps<\/a>. But you still need to use common sense when choosing the orders you accept.<\/p>\n The Solution<\/strong>: Again, you should aim for accepting DoorDash orders that pay at least $1 to $1.50 per mile on the guaranteed earnings tab. This is generally a better strategy than taking low-paying orders and hoping tips work out.<\/p>\n Additionally, one DoorDash driver trick<\/a> is to use the Para app<\/a>, which is a tip estimation app for jobs like DoorDash<\/a>.<\/p>\n Para can estimate what DoorDash tips are going to be, so you have a better idea of the true payout for an order.<\/p>\n This can make low-paying orders actually worth taking, and Para has surprisingly high accuracy for predicting tips. And so far, no one has gotten deactivated<\/a> for using the app according to Para.<\/p>\n In smaller towns and cities, DoorDash can be very slow<\/a>. This means customers wait longer for food to arrive, and Dashers make less money because they get fewer orders.<\/p>\n This is an inevitable part of living in a smaller market. But you're not powerless against this problem!<\/p>\n The Solution<\/strong>: For Dashers, it's very important to deliver at the best DoorDash times<\/a>. This is when order volume is the highest, so you get more orders and make more money.<\/p>\n\n
Common Reasons People Say DoorDash Sucks (& Solutions!)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Deliveries Aren't Worth The Money<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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2. Your Food Arrives Cold<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. Customers Don't Tip Dashers Well<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n4. DoorDash Is Slow In Your Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n