Gas prices continue to rise in Canada, increasing costs for Dashers who use their own motor vehicles for deliveries. To help ease prices at the pump, DoorDash is introducing a temporary emergency relief program for eligible Canadian Dashers, the company announced recently.
The initiative includes:
- Simple Distance-Based Relief Program: Dashers will receive an additional $1.50 per 50 kilometres driven from March 23 to April 26, up to $36 per week. This is based on estimated distance travelled while actively completing deliveries on DoorDash. Participation in the program is automatic – no enrolment is required.
- Meaningful Per-Litre Savings: This equates to approximately $0.36 per litre in savings for Dashers, based on average vehicle gas efficiency of 12 kilometres per litre. The program is designed to provide immediate and targeted support.
“Rising gas prices have a real impact on Dashers, especially those who are delivering the most. This program is about giving Dashers real savings at the pump,” said Cody Aughney, Vice President, Dasher and Logistics at DoorDash.
DoorDash said it is funding the program entirely and will not result in any additional fees for consumers or merchant partners at the moment.
DoorDash added it will continue to closely monitor gas prices and listen to Dashers as the situation evolves.
To learn more about DoorDash’s Emergency Gas Relief for Canadian Dashers, visit the company’s Help Centre.
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