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The Dasher Blog highlights stories from the community and spotlights dashers, while also providing information around education, perks & rewards.

Explore the benefits of DoorDash Shop and Deliver with essential preparation tips to enhance your earnings and improve delivery efficiency.

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How to Prepare for Shop & Deliver Offers on DoorDash

Tips for Dashers to stay safe while driving in bad weather, including vehicle maintenance, safety precautions, and emergency support.

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Weather-Proof Your Dash: Safety Tips for Driving in Bad Weather 

Learn why communicating with customers is key to a Dasher's success, enhancing customer satisfaction, increasing tips, and earning better ratings.

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Tips and Tricks for Communicating With Customers 

Learn how Dashers can flexibly choose the best dashing times that meet their needs.

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How Dashers Can Set a Dashing Schedule on DoorDash

Learn how the DoorDash Red Card can streamline payments for Shop & Deliver orders, enhance earning potential, and unlock perks for Dashers. 

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Shop & Deliver: What Is a DoorDash Red Card? 

Knowing how to dash efficiently in your local area is one of the most effective ways to save time and maximize earnings.

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The DoorDash Strategy Guide to Local Delivery

Dashing gives me the flexibility to look after my loved ones and my community.

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I Dash So I Can Care for Others: Meet Dasher Sheila F.

Learn how merchants and Dashers can work together and tackle common issues in the delivery process. 

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5 Common In-Restaurant Issues — and Tips from Experienced Dashers to Solve Them 

Dashing allows me to focus on following my passions — crafting and family.


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I Dash So I Can Crochet: Meet Dasher Danelle O.

Explore how delivering alcohol with DoorDash opens up new earning opportunities for Dashers, and learn about the practices and regulations that ensure responsible deliveries.

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How to Deliver Alcohol with DoorDash as a Dasher 

If you're just getting started as a Dasher, you might be curious about batched offers – what they are, how they work, and why they're so popular. 

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Batched Offers, Explained 

Rideshare and delivery jobs both offer flexible gig work, with different characteristics to consider.

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Rideshare vs. Delivery: What Type of Gig Work Is Right for You?

Bike delivery jobs like bike dashing are a great way to earn.

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Bike Delivery Strategies: Make the Most of Your Time

Becoming a Dasher doesn't have to be daunting thanks to these tips and insights from experienced Dashers.

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My First Dash: What to Expect as a First-Time Dasher

Learn how to transport flowers safely, keep them fresh, and ensure a seamless delivery experience. 

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How to Deliver Flowers with DoorDash

Dashing gives me the freedom & flexibility to pursue my creative passions and travel the world.

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I Dash So I Can Travel the World: Meet Freelance Video Editor Jeremy B.

Learn how the Shop & Deliver program helps Dashers earn more on their own time.

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Shop & Deliver: How Does Grocery Delivery Work as a Dasher on DoorDash?

Dashing helps support me financially as I study for my master’s degree and advocate for causes I care deeply about.

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 I Dash So I Can Advocate: Meet Grad Student and Non-Profit Founder Cindy C.

Gig economy statistics reveal how flexibility and new digital tools are rapidly transforming independent work.

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2024 Gig Work Trends: Opportunities Gig Workers Can Look Forward To

A Top Shopper offers advice on how to select the best quality products for delivery. 

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Shop & Deliver: Tips from a Dasher for Great Shopping Quality 

Discover the benefits of e-bike and electric scooter delivery in the world of urban delivery. 

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Dashing in the City: The Benefits of E-Bike and Scooter Delivery

Streaming has changed my life. I’m a Dasher who uses gig work to help support my passion.

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I Dash So I Can Stream: Meet Content Creator ChrissyHQ

Biking in the city can be a very rewarding experience while following proper safety precautions.

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Rules of the Road: An Experienced Dasher’s Guide to Bike Safety

97% of Canadian Dashers say being able to choose when, where, and how they work should be protected if laws were to change.


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Canada

In Nationwide Survey, Canadian Dashers Nearly All Want Flexible Work To Be Protected

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 DashRoots: The Voices of Local Communities Expands to Canada

From drive-thrus to fine dining, we walk you through best practices for customer order pickups.

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How to Pick Up a DoorDash Order: Finding Your Way Around Any Restaurant

Where is the best place to receive the most DoorDash offers? Look for the hotspots! 

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DoorDash Hotspots: How to Find the Best Places to Dash

Want to know what delivery driving is all about? We cover the gig, from door to door and back again.

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Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Delivery Driver

Dashers explain why they are taking advantage of the new gig economy.

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Why We Dash: Work and Life as a Delivery Driver

Learn about the gig economy, why it's here to stay, and how DoorDash is a great way to earn.

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The Gig Economy and Delivering with DoorDash

DoorDash has partnered with TurboTax Canada to provide Dashers with a 20% discount on TurboTax Self-Employed products, ensuring tax deductions for people who deliver with DoorDash.

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Resources for Dasher financial success

DoorDash has partnered with Mister Transmission to offer Dashers discounts on transmission-related diagnostic services and repairs. 

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Deliver with DoorDash and Save 15% at Mister Transmission

International students in Canada can earn extra cash by becoming Dashers. In this post, we’ll go over the top 4 reasons why delivering with DoorDash is the perfect gig work for international students.

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4 Reasons Why Delivering With DoorDash is a Great Gig for International Students

Get to Know DoorDash Safety Features for Drivers

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Get to know our safety features

Delivering with DoorDash allows students to make their own hours and earn when they want.

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Top 5 Reasons College Students Deliver with DoorDash

Want to deliver with DoorDash by bike in Montreal? Sign up and get a free month of bike rental with Bixi.

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Complete Your First DoorDash Delivery & Enjoy a Month of BIXI Membership Free

People from all walks of life deliver with DoorDash. Meet Özgür.

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Özgür from Twin Falls, ID

Dashers find a lot to love about delivering with DoorDash on a bike. Here's your guide to bike dashing. 