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DoorDash announces opposition to proposed tipping regulation in New York
DoorDash announced that new data reveals widespread opposition among New Yorkers to proposed Council bills that would regulate tipping practices. The company claims that proposed rules could potentially limit earning opportunities for Dashers.
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DoorDash announces major update to deactivation process
DoorDash announced an update to its account deactivation process, featuring new tools and enhancements designed to improve fairness for Dashers. This update represents the largest change to the process in the company's history.
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DoorDash announces updates on Pennsylvania benefits pilot program
DoorDash has announced updates on its portable benefits pilot program in Pennsylvania, with approximately 4,400 Dashers enrolled. The program assists Dashers in utilizing funds for health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and emergency savings.
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DoorDash announces one-year partnership with ECP to expand safe e-bike access
DoorDash announced the one-year anniversary of its partnership with the Equitable Commute Project (ECP) to expand safe e-bike access for Dashers in New York City. The partnership has provided hundreds of delivery workers with high-quality e-bikes, safer batteries, and safety guidance, with plans to extend the collaboration to further enhance safety initiatives across the city.
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DoorDash recaps safety awareness month and new safety features
DoorDash has announced the launch of its first-ever Safety Awareness Month to highlight and promote its safety features for Dashers. Since 2022, the company has introduced various safety tools, including real-time alerts and SafeDash Reporting, aimed at enhancing Dasher safety.
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DoorDash announces new service fee in response to Seattle’s minimum pay ordinance
DoorDash announced that, due to Seattle's unchanged app-based minimum pay ordinance, it is implementing a minimum service fee for orders from DashPass subscribers. Despite previously adding a regulatory response fee, the company continues to face financial losses in the market due to this ordinance.
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DoorDash announces Prop 22 victory
DoorDash announced that the California Supreme Court's ruling upholds Proposition 22, allowing Dashers to maintain flexible working hours and access the benefits and protections provided by the law. Proposition 22 has been upheld in elections, by the California Court of Appeal, and now by the Supreme Court of California.
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DoorDash announced new oversight and safety initiatives in Boston
DoorDash announced new initiatives to assist policymakers with oversight and enforcement, starting in Boston. These initiatives aim to enhance collaboration and efficiency in processing legal requests and improving safety.
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DoorDash announces alcohol delivery expansion in Maryland
DoorDash announced that under a new law, Maryland counties can authorize consumers to order alcoholic beverages through their platform. This initiative aims to support Maryland merchants in expanding their business, provide earning opportunities for Dashers, and enhance consumer access to a wider range of products.
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DoorDash announces partnership for responsible alcohol delivery
DoorDash announced a collaboration with the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) to develop and commit to the Core Four principles for responsible alcohol delivery. These principles are designed to enhance safety for Dashers and consumers alike.
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DoorDash announces insights and results from Dasher Community Council
DoorDash announced updates on the insights and results from its Dasher Community Council (DCC) over the past year. The DCC consists of a diverse group of Dashers providing feedback to improve the platform.
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DoorDash announces it will drop $4.99 regulatory response fee with passage of compromise bill in Seattle
DoorDash announced that the Seattle City Council did not vote on the bill aimed at amending the Delivery Pay Ordinance to reduce costs. DoorDash stated it would remove the $4.99 Regulatory Response Fee if the bill is enacted.
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DoorDash announces increased earnings for California Dashers due to Prop 22
DoorDash, the technology company connecting consumers with local businesses, recently announced that new data shows California Dashers have seen increased earnings, flexibility, and benefits due to a landmark law. In 2023, Dashers in California earned an average of $36 per hour while on deliveries, representing a 41% rise from pre-Proposition 22 earnings in 2020.
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DoorDash announces impact of NYC policy on Dashers
DoorDash has reported significant adverse effects following the enforcement of minimum pay regulations for app-based food delivery workers in December 2023. The data indicates considerable economic damage, including major revenue losses for small businesses and a reduction in job opportunities and earning potential for Dashers.
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DoorDash announces entrepreneurial trends among Dashers
DoorDash, the tech company linking consumers with local businesses, has recently shared findings indicating that a significant portion of their app-based workers, referred to as Dashers, are entrepreneurs themselves. The data reveals that approximately 6% of Dashers run another business alongside their DoorDash work. Moreover, 17% of self-employed Dashers utilize their earnings from DoorDash to fund new business ventures, while 20% plan to continue working as Dashers until their own business or idea achieves success.
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DoorDash announces expanding alcohol delivery prtovides Dashers with opportunities
DoorDash has announced its plans to expand alcohol delivery in 2023, a move aimed at providing Dashers with increased income opportunities and positively impacting local communities. The company's services have now reached 32 states across the country, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
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DoorDash sets another layer of process to prevent minors from purchasing alcohol via delivery apps: 'Safety is a top priority'
Following an increase in minors attempting to purchase alcohol using delivery apps during the pandemic, DoorDash has chosen to place accountability in the hands of both its drivers and its consumers.
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DoorDash's new ID verification system is 'setting a new industry standard for responsible alcohol delivery'
DoorDash introduced its enhanced dual ID verification system to enable delivering alcohol more safely and responsibly.
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Gig work presses on: 'I'm able to be more flexible'
Hannibal Darby, a rideshare driver from New York, explains that flexibility is a benefit of working in the gig economy.
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'Convenient, fast and affordable': DoorDash launches DashPass for Students at discounted rate
DoorDash recently announced a DashPass for Students, which will be available to all undergraduate and graduate students at accredited colleges and universities.