DoorDash drivers are taking on more work that doesn't involve delivering
DoorDash said its gig workers have done more than 5 million tasks since 2024 that don't involve typical delivery work, including helping robotaxis.
DoorDash is expanding its gig worker opportunities beyond traditional delivery tasks. Since 2024, DoorDash drivers, known as Dashers, have completed over 5 million non-delivery tasks, according to Cody Aughney, the company's vice president of dasher & logistics. These additional tasks include assisting autonomous systems like robotaxi services and delivery robots.
For instance, Dashers have been paid to help Waymo robotaxis close improperly left doors, as reported by Business Insider. Harrison Shih, the head of DoorDash's drone program, mentioned that Dashers could also be called upon to clean up spills or assist if a delivery robot is damaged. DoorDash is launching a new service, Dasher Returns, allowing drivers to pick up customers' return items and deliver them to the retailer for a flat fee.
This initiative aims to provide Gig workers with more avenues to earn extra cash beyond their primary delivery duties.
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