DoorDash Introduces Hourly Pay for Delivery Workers, Enhancing Flexibility and Earnings

DoorDash will offer its delivery workers the option to be paid a guaranteed hourly minimum rate instead of per delivery, in response to a New York City mandate requiring a minimum wage of $18 per hour. However, the hourly rate is based on the time spent on a delivery, including tips, and it's not clear how much DoorDash will offer. Some gig workers are skeptical, calling it a watered-down version of Prop 22 and accusing DoorDash of using hourly pay to incentivize workers to accept less desirable orders. DoorDash also introduced new features to help Dashers maximize earnings, such as selecting preferred locations and post-checkout tipping.