Is DoorDash having a driver shortage?

While a nationwide labor shortage has jolted companies across sectors and created a shortage of delivery drivers, DoorDash has been able to add more riders by implementing initiatives such as cashback offers to help drivers combat soaring fuel prices.



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Chief Executive Tony Xu announced the cuts in a Wednesday morning message to employees that was later posted to the company's corporate blog. The company had over 8,600 employees as of the end of last year, not including delivery people — known as “Dashers” — who will not be affected.

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So what this means is, we can pick and choose orders we want to accept. Things like the payout is too low or the distance is too far, are two common examples of why we wouldn't accept an order. Once a dasher rejects an order, or gets kicked to another driver with a . 50 increase in pay.

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The average income for most DoorDash drivers ranges between $15 and $25 per hour. You may also earn more than this if you get plenty of additional income from tips for your orders.

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With profit expected to grow by 76% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for DoorDash. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.

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Based on what drivers make per delivery, Uber appears to come out on top. These are 2022 numbers for median deliveries per order. Although Uber Eats earnings per trip are 18% higher compared to DoorDash, DoorDash drivers complete 1.5 trips for every trip completed by an Uber Eats driver.

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