DoorDash Launches Fuel Relief for Drivers Amid Gas Price Surge
Source: reuters.com
- DoorDash started an emergency program to give U.S. delivery drivers weekly cash payments to cover higher gas costs.
- Drivers need to log at least 125 miles a week on orders to qualify for payments from $5 to $15.
- The program runs until April 26 and could save eligible drivers up to $1.90 per gallon weekly.
DoorDash is rolling out a short-term relief fund for its gig workers hit hard by skyrocketing gasoline prices. U.S. gas prices jumped more than 30% in the past month to nearly $4 a gallon due to oil supply issues from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. This helps drivers keep earnings steady despite fuel eating into their profits.