CHARLOTTE — The rising gas prices have compelled rideshare companies to reevaluate the way in which they function.
Uber and Lyft will cost prospects a bit extra due to the rising value of their companies. DoorDash mentioned it received’t cost prospects, however it can reimburse supply drivers for a number of the prices.
“With gas prices going up, it’s kind of been like the pandemic all over again,” mentioned Bentley Koup, a DoorDash driver. “We’re seeing a lot of people who are staying home, which is ordering more.”
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The effort will not be sufficient to preserve supply drivers on the highway.
“When we combine the savings, it’s not going to cover all the gas for the week,” Koup mentioned.
DoorDash will give drivers like Koup 10% money again once they use the corporate’s debit card. It may also pay weekly bonuses, about $15 additional, for each 225 miles pushed.
>> In the video on the high of the web page, Channel 9′s Anthony Kustura talked to drivers about DoorDash’s new steps.
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