Dash on a
Scooter or Moped
Earn on your own schedule, and let two wheels do the work. Cut through traffic, skip the hunt for parking, and spend less on gas, so more of what you make stays in your pocket.
*Available dash types vary by market, so select your vehicle type when you sign up and DoorDash will confirm what’s available in your area.
*Available dash types vary by market, so select your vehicle type when you sign up and DoorDash will confirm what's available in your area.
Why scooter
dashing works
Downtown is where two wheels earn their keep. Orders cluster close together, traffic stops and starts, and a car can spend a good chunk of every dash hunting for somewhere legal to park. A scooter or moped skips most of that, and covers more ground than a bike.
Move Faster
Dashers on two-wheeled devices spent around 15% less time getting from offer acceptance to store arrival than Dashers delivering by car.*
Skip the Car Costs
No parking garage, no gas station detours. A scooter or moped can cost less to run than a four-wheeled vehicle.
Growing Demand
Deliveries on two-wheeled devices grew nearly four times faster than car-based deliveries in big cities like Seattle and San Francisco.*
*Data from DoorDash's 2026 Two-Wheeled Progress Report. Efficiency reported for dashers using two-wheeled devices in the top 20 US and CA cities for deliveries in comparison to dashers using cars.
Setting up your dash type
Your dash type tells the app which offers to send you, and available dash types vary by market. Open the Dasher app, go to your settings, and look for Dash Type to see which options your area supports. You can also select your vehicle type during sign-up.
Dashing on a
scooter or moped
Same flow as any dash. Estimated earnings and distance are shown on every offer before you decide whether to accept.
Your dash type tells the app which offers to send you, and available dash types vary by market. Open the Dasher app, go to your settings, and look for Dash Type to see which options your area supports. You can also select your vehicle type during sign-up.
What you save
without a car
The costs that quietly eat into a driving dash mostly shrink on two wheels.
Parking
No garage and no meter hunt. Pull up close to the merchant and go.
Upkeep
Smaller parts, smaller bills. Routine maintenance on a scooter generally runs below what a car costs to keep on the road.
Getting rolling
A scooter or moped usually costs less up front to buy or rent than a car does.
Scooter gear and setup
You don’t need much. Dashers who ride tend to mention a few pieces of equipment:
An insulated bag that sits flat and straps down. Food arriving intact is what keeps your Customer Rating healthy.
A rear rack or secure mount, so the bag isn’t on your lap or hooked over a handlebar.
A phone mount, so you’re never holding your phone while riding.
A helmet that meets your state’s requirements.
A lock, for the minutes you’re inside a merchant.
Lights and reflective gear. Dinner is one of the busiest windows, and most of it happens after dark for a good part of the year.
Weather layers. A scooter handles rain better than a bike, but you’re still outside.
The DoorDash Store carries a few pieces of equipment that are helpful if you want to take a look
Staying safe while scooter dashing
Scooter and moped rules change from state to state, and sometimes from city to city. It is worth confirming what applies where you ride.
Know the rules where you ride
Check your state DMV and your city's transportation site before your first dash, and again if you start dashing in a new market. Things to look up:
Helmet requirements
Which license class your specific vehicle needs
Whether bike lanes, bus lanes, or highways are open to your vehicle
Where you can legally stop for a pickup
Safety tools
while you dash
SafeDash
The Dasher app has safety features built in that you can use while you're on a delivery.
24/7 chat support
If you need a person, our chat support is always available.
Occupational Accident Policy
Applies to eligible Dashers on active deliveries. In an emergency, always call 911.
Ready to dash on two wheels?
Skip the parking meter, running two wheels tends to cost less than running four. Pick your vehicle type and start dashing.
Get startedFrequently Asked Questions
Yes, in markets where it’s available. A seated motor scooter registers under the Moped dash type in the Dasher app. Dash types vary by market, so select your vehicle type when you sign up and DoorDash will confirm what’s available in your area.
You’ll need to meet your state’s minimum age requirement, hold a valid U.S. driver’s license, have a Social Security number, carry auto insurance meeting your state’s minimums, have a registered vehicle and a compatible smartphone, and complete ID verification and a background check, which includes an MVR check for motorized dash types. See the full Dasher requirements for details.
Yes. If you’re dashing by car, motorcycle, or scooter, you need a valid U.S. driver’s license. If you don’t have one, Bike and eBike are the dash types that don’t require it in many states.
Yes, where it’s available. Moped is one of the dash types in the Dasher app. Check Dash Type in your app settings to see whether your market supports it.
E-scooters are characterized by their electric motor and step-through frame design, where the rider sits on a lower seat and places their feet in front of them on the floorboard. Available dash types vary by market; check which options are available in your area in the Dasher app under Dash Type.
It depends on your market. Open the Dasher app, go to your settings, and look for Dash Type to see which options your area supports. Scooter and moped dashing tends to be available in denser urban markets where short-distance orders are common.
Go to your Dasher app settings and look for Dash Type. From there you can add a vehicle and select Moped. Where more than one dash type is available to you, you can switch between them before each dash.
Range and requirements. Bikes tend to suit runs of about 2 to 6 miles; a scooter comfortably handles 3 to 10. Bike and eBike don’t require a driver’s license in many states, while many scooters and mopeds do. Both skip parking and traffic in ways a car can’t.