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 started

Want 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.

Faster Routes

Take more direct routes that help you make more deliveries.

Go Green

You won’t have to worry about traffic or parking. All while reducing your carbon footprint.

Save More

You’ll cut costs on gas, car maintenance, and trips to the gym. That means more money stays in your pocket.

*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:

A sustainable ride compared to motorized vehicles

Unlock e-bike discounts and savings

DoorDash has partnered with these partners to offer exclusive savings to Bike Dashers:

Bike Dashing Safety & Resources

Stay safe while you dash. Always wear a helmet, follow local traffic laws, and use reflective gear at night. Explore our resources:

Equipment Discounts
Enjoy discounts on safety equipment like the below, and more!
Stay Safe on the Road
DoorDash is committed to helping keep Bike Dashers safe. That’s why we have safety programs set up to give you confidence on the road.
E-Bike Benefits
Check out these bicycling and driver safety videos from the bike league for tips on:
And more!

Want to connect your business with our Bike Dasher community?

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.

You 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.