DoorDash Offers Gas Relief for Drivers

0:00It's March 23rd, this is Canada News Today, local news powered by AI. DoorDash has rolled out a temporary program to help its drivers in the United States and Canada deal with skyrocketing gas prices. National averages have jumped to nearly $4 a gallon, 35% higher than just a month ago, thanks to the war in Iran that started on February 28th. Global oil benchmarks like Brink Crude have spiked above $119 a barrel from around $70 before the conflict, as Iran blocks key shipping routes and hits energy sites in the Persian Gulf. More than half of DoorDash drivers use the company's debit card and now they get 10% cash back on gas instead of the usual 2% plus. Weekly fuel bonuses from $5 up to $15 for those driving over 125 miles. In Canada, drivers can earn up to $36 Canadian dollars weekly based on mileage with both programs running through April 26th, similar.

1:01Relief is already helping folks down under and rivals are watching closely to see what happens next.