How Bike Dashing Works
Earn more with the freedom of two wheels. Bike dashing helps you save money, beat traffic, and deliver faster in busy cities—all while helping the planet. Get started as a Bike Dasher.
Get startedWant to ride electric? Check out our exclusive deals with Dirwin and Whizz.
Why become a Bike Dasher?
Two-wheeled dashing is on the rise—and so are the perks. With two-wheel dashing, you can beat traffic, cut costs, and earn more in urban areas.
Earn More
Bike Dashers can earn up to 10% more than Dashers who drive in urban areas.*
Meet High Demand
Two-wheeled deliveries have increased by 3x on DoorDash since 2022.
Green Deliveries
Bike dashing removes 155k tons of CO2 annually.
*Earnings reported for Dashers using two-wheeled devices in the top 20 US cities for deliveries in comparison to Dashers using cars.
Priority Access and Flexibility in Every Dash
As a Bike Dasher, you’ll receive priority for short-distance, high-demand deliveries in busy city zones. With the freedom to move through traffic and skip parking delays, you can complete more deliveries in less time—and earn more per hour.
Save on Costs While You Dash
Forget gas, car insurance, or maintenance—bike dashing keeps your earnings where they belong: in your pocket. Without car-related expenses, Bike Dashers can significantly reduce their costs compared to driving. Many cities also offer e-bike leasing programs to help you get started.
Go electric
E-bikes help you go further and reach your goals faster. With e-bikes you receive:
The benefits of bike dashing, without the effort of pedaling
A sustainable ride compared to motorized vehicles
Low maintenance costs
Unlock e-bike discounts and savings
Dirwin offers Dashers 20% off the purchase of an e-bike + free shipping and free assembly. Dashers also receive access to exclusive products and preorder specials.
Whizz offers all Dashers 15% off rental and rent-to-own e-bike plans. Available in NYC, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Jersey City.
Equitable Commute Project offers NYC Dashers special pricing on certified safe e-bikes and batteries.
Swobbee offers Dashers 50% off a 3-month battery swap subscription. Reduce downtime and swap your e-bike battery in as little as 30 seconds. Available in NYC and Jersey City.
Bike Dashing Safety & Resources
Tips & Tricks
Equipment Discounts
Stay Safe on the Road
Want to connect your business with our Bike Dasher community?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our signup process takes just a few minutes, and most Bike Dashers can start earning within days.
To earn money, all you need is a smartphone and bike.
Just tap the 'Already started signing up?' button after accessing sign up, and log in using the email address and phone number you used to sign up.
If you're not quite finished, we'll prompt you for missing information. Otherwise, you'll see the status of your signup.
Sign Up to DashYou don't need any specific prior work experience. But if you do have previous experience in the rideshare, food, or courier service industries, delivering with DoorDash is a great way to earn money.
We welcome bikers from other gig economy or commercial services such as UberEats, Postmates, Lyft, Caviar, Eat24, Google Express, GrubHub, AmazonFresh, Instacart, Amazon, Uber, Waitr, and Bite Squad. Dashers come from all backgrounds and industries, and include catering drivers, truck drivers, and taxi drivers.
Once you receive a delivery opportunity, you'll see where it is and what you'll make, and can choose to accept or reject it. Once you accept, there are generally three steps, all of which are clearly outlined in the Dasher app:
Ride to the merchant or restaurant
Pick up the food
Ride to the customer to drop off the food
For more help on bike dashing, click here.