DoorDash SNAP/EBT Expansions, ALSO AV Partnership, Glitches, Pay/Algo Drama
Key Questions
What SNAP/EBT expansions has DoorDash announced with grocery chains?
DoorDash has partnered with Northeast Grocery, including Price Chopper, Tops Markets, and Market 32, across 300 stores to allow SNAP/EBT benefits for grocery deliveries. This expansion boosts delivery volume in the Northeast region.
What is the partnership between DoorDash and ALSO?
ALSO, a mobility company incubated by Rivian, raised $200 million and partnered with DoorDash to supply autonomous vehicles and electric vehicles for last-mile deliveries.
How did DoorDash handle nationwide glitches?
DoorDash experienced nationwide glitches affecting dashers, with one dasher in Amarillo sharing a survival story amid challenges like weather and traffic. The company comped affected users with $10 or more in credits.
What pay issues are DoorDash dashers facing in Seattle?
In Seattle, dashers report flat pay rates, dropping tips, and ongoing issues despite pivots like Zesty and programs for instant pay and gas relief.
What is happening with DoorDash's Zesty app?
DoorDash is winding down Zesty, its AI-powered restaurant discovery app launched last year, integrating it differently rather than keeping it standalone.
What safety concerns exist for DoorDash delivery workers?
A report highlights that safety protections lag behind e-commerce growth, particularly in last-mile delivery, with issues like parking violations by drivers not being adequately addressed.
Are there gas relief programs for DoorDash dashers?
DoorDash offers ongoing gas relief programs amid high fuel prices, with discussions questioning profitability at $5 gas levels for dashers.
What real-time pay options do gig workers want from DoorDash?
Gig workers advocate for real-time pay matching real-time work, amid broader gig economy shifts where income expectations have changed.
SNAP/EBT grocery delivery tie-ups with Northeast Grocery (Price Chopper/Tops/Market32) 300 stores boost volume; $200M ALSO AV EVs for last-mile; nationwide glitches comped $10+; Seattle pay flat/tips drop/Zesty pivot/instant pay/gas relief ongoing; safety/misclass concerns.