US EditionRelief for rideshare drivers amid fare price increases
DoorDash offers weekly payments up to $15 and 10% cash back on gas for drivers using its debit card to offset fuel costs amid a 35% rise in U.S. gas prices, company said.
- On Monday, DoorDash announced an emergency relief program to help U.S. gig workers offset surging fuel costs. The initiative provides weekly payments and increased debit card rewards to delivery drivers.
- Escalating fuel prices, driven by the ongoing war in the Middle East, have significantly increased operating costs for gig workers nationwide. Gas prices are currently nearing $4 per gallon.
- Drivers logging at least 125 miles per week receive relief payments of $5 to $15. Users of the DoorDash Crimson Visa Debit Card earn 10% cash back on gas purchases, up from the standard rate.
- Scheduled to run through April 26, the program mirrors similar support measures DoorDash implemented in 2022 when fuel costs spiked following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This precedent demonstrates the company's recurring response to volatility.
- Experts warn that supply chain restrictions related to the conflict could lead to sustained high prices for gasoline and other petroleum products. Continued volatility remains a significant concern for gig platforms and their independent contractors.
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