DoorDash Offers Gas Relief for Drivers

0:00On March 23rd, DoorDash just launched a temporary program to help its drivers in the United States and Canada deal with skyrocketing gas prices. With the national average hitting $3.96 per gallon, up 35% from just one month ago, the company is stepping up with extra cashback and weekly fuel payments. For American drivers using the DoorDash debit card, which more than half of them have, gas purchases now earn 10% cashback instead of the usual 2%. Drivers who log at least 125 miles on deliveries each week will also get a fuel bonus starting at $5 and going up to $15. In Canada, the support scales with miles driven 2, offering up to $36 Canadian dollars per week. These perks aim to ease the pinch for dashers out there hustling through higher fuel costs every day. The programs run through April 26th and DoorDash rolled out something similar in Australia just last week.

1:00So far, competitors like GrubHub are watching gas prices closely but haven't matched the move, while Uber hasn't commented yet. This relief comes at a key time as the delivery demand stays high and it shows how companies are adapting to keep drivers on the road without breaking. The bank, that's your global news today update, AI powered and always on.