How to get more DoorDash orders

As a delivery rider for DoorDash, it can bring stable income, but the number of orders directly depends on many factors: location, rating, opening hours, delivery speed, and equipment. If you use an electric bike (e-bike), you can increase efficiency, reduce delivery time, and, consequently, earn more.

This article will help you understand how to optimize your work in order to get more DoorDash orders and maximize revenue.

How to get more DoorDash orders

1. Optimize your location

Your location is one of the key factors influencing the number of incoming orders:

• Find hotspots  – high–demand areas are marked in the DoorDash app. The closer you are to such points, the more likely you are to receive an order.
• Choose areas with a large number of restaurants – the more establishments around, the higher the flow of orders. Fast food outlets, pizzerias, sushi bars, and popular chain restaurants are best suited.
• Avoid standing too close to the restaurant entrance – if you are too close, the app may not take you into account when handing out orders. The optimal distance is 200-300 meters from the restaurant.
• Avoid congested areas – if there are too many delivery riders at one point, it is better to move to a less congested but still active area.

2. Work during rush hours

DoorDash has time slots when the demand for delivery is significantly higher:

• Breakfasts (07:00 - 10:00) – it is especially profitable in business districts.
• Lunches (11:30 - 14:00) – the busiest period, especially near offices and shopping malls.
• Dinners (17:30 - 21:00) – peak time for orders.
• Late orders (21:00 - 02:00) – It's a good opportunity to avoid competition and make money on overnight orders.
  
  

Tip: During peak hours, DoorDash offers bonus payouts (Peak Pay), which makes orders even more profitable.

3. Maintain a high order acceptance rating

DoorDash considers the frequency of accepted orders when distributing new deliveries:

• Accept orders with reasonable payment – if you reject orders too often, the algorithm may start offering you new ones less often.
• Keep the acceptance rate. This will increase your priority in the system.
• Do not cancel orders after accepting them – too frequent cancellations reduce your Completion Rate, and this may lead to account restrictions.

4. Take advantage of an electric bike

An electric bike makes delivery faster, cheaper, and more convenient:

• Avoid traffic jams – an e-bike gives you access to bike lanes and may allow faster navigation through certain areas.
• Reduce costs – the e-bike does not require fuel, and its maintenance is cheaper than that of a car.
• Find short routes – thanks to increased mobility, you can deliver orders faster, getting more work.

5. Update the location in the app

DoorDash distributes orders based on your GPS location:

• Make sure that the app shows you correctly. Sometimes the GPS freezes. In this case, update the map or restart the app.
• Move closer to the active zones if you haven't received orders for a long time.

6. Equipment for comfortable work

Good equipment makes work more convenient and safer:

• Thermal bag – helps to maintain the temperature of food, which improves the delivery rider's rating.
• Protective equipment – helmet, gloves and reflective clothing enhance safety on the road.
• The phone holder makes it easy to follow the route without taking your eyes off the road.

7. Use DoorDash partner programs

DoorDash cooperates with e-bike suppliers and offers discounts or rentals:

• Check the offers for delivery riders – you can find favorable e-bike rental terms in your Dasher personal account.
• DoorDash occasionally offers increased payouts or special bonuses for e-bike riders.

8. Chat with other Dashers

Sharing your experience with other delivery riders will help you learn useful life hacks:

• Read forums and groups on social networks (Reddit, Quora, Telegram).
• Discuss the changes in DoorDash—delivery algorithms are changing, and other delivery riders can share relevant information.

9. Keep track of your performance

DoorDash uses a system of ratings and statistics that determines how reliable a delivery driver you are. If your performance is high, you get more orders, including the most profitable ones. However, if your performance drops, DoorDash may lower your order priority or even restrict your access to the platform.

10. Stay up to date with DoorDash updates

DoorDash is constantly changing its algorithms and rules of operation, and successful delivery riders monitor these changes to always be in a favorable position.

Key indicators that affect the number of orders

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• The customer rating is the average rating from customers on a scale from 1 to 5.
• The minimum allowed rating is 4.2. If your rating drops below, DoorDash may disable your account.
• The optimal rating is 4.7–5.0. Delivery riders with this rating receive more orders and higher tips.

How can I increase my rating?

1. Be polite and punctual.
2. Keep food at the right temperature by using a thermal bag.
3. Keep the packaging clean (do not put drinks next to hot food, so as not to melt the plastic).
4. Confirm orders in the app so that the customer can see that the delivery rider is already moving.

Completion Rate (percentage of completed orders) – shows how many orders you have completed.

• The minimum allowable level is 80%. If your completion rate drops below, DoorDash may temporarily block your account.
• The optimal level is 95-100%. This means that you are a reliable delivery rider, and DoorDash trusts you with more orders.

How can I maintain a high completion rate?

• Avoid canceling orders after acceptance. If you have already accepted the order, finish it.
• Check the distance to the customer before accepting the order.
• Work in areas with high order density to avoid wasting time on long trips.

Acceptance Rate (Percentage of orders accepted) – shows how often you accept orders offered by DoorDash.

• DoorDash does not require you to maintain a high acceptance rate, but if it is too low (below 10-15%), the algorithm may offer you fewer orders.
• If you accept 60% or more orders, you have a better chance of getting into the Top Dasher program, which gives priority in the distribution of orders.

How can I increase the acceptance rate?

• Accept reasonable orders (with good payment and short distance).
• If you reject too many orders in a row, try changing the area, as DoorDash may stop sending you orders in the current zone.

On-Time/Early Rate (punctuality of delivery) is an indicator that reflects how fast you deliver orders.

• The optimal level is 80-90% of orders on time or earlier than the scheduled time.
• If the indicator falls below 50%, DoorDash may reduce the priority in the distribution of orders.

How can I improve the on-time rate?

• Choose restaurants that prepare food quickly (fast food outlets, pizzerias, sushi bars).
• Use the navigator to quickly set a route.
• Ride an e-bike to avoid traffic jams and find shortcuts.

Lifetime Deliveries (Total number of completed orders)

• Delivery riders who have completed 1000+ orders receive priority in order allocation over newcomers.
• The more orders you complete, the higher your experience and trust from DoorDash.

How can I monitor the indicators?

In the “Ratings” section of the DoorDash app, you can track your metrics in real time. Analyze them every few days to adjust your work strategy in time.

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What needs to be considered?

New features in the app

DoorDash periodically adds new options, for example:

• Stacked orders (double orders) – allow you to complete two orders simultaneously, reducing time and increasing revenue.
• Priority access - if you have a high rating, DoorDash can offer expensive and urgent orders.
• Changes to bonus programs

DoorDash often holds promotions that increase payment for an order. For example:

• Peak pay (Surcharges during peak hours) – if the demand for delivery riders is high, DoorDash offers +1-3$ for each delivery.
• Challenges – DoorDash can offer you additional payment for completing a certain number of orders per day.
  

Changes in the requirements for delivery riders:

• DoorDash may tighten the rules, for example, lower the minimum allowable rating, or introduce new restrictions.
• Sometimes DoorDash introduces regional changes that affect certain cities.

Updates to the order allocation algorithms

From time to time, DoorDash changes the logic of distributing orders.

For example, DoorDash sometimes prioritizes new drivers to help them integrate into the system faster in order to integrate into the system faster.

Also, sometimes DoorDash can prioritize certain zones.

Related: Is DoorDash worth it

Programs for the best delivery riders

Top Dasher is a program for delivery riders with high ratings. Allows you to work at any time without booking a shift in advance and receive priority orders.

Where can I find out about DoorDash news?

• DoorDash's official website for delivery drivers (Dasher Help Center)
• Forums and communities on Reddit (r/DoorDashDrivers)
• Our blog
  

Tip: Check the news at least once a week to always be aware of beneficial changes and not miss out on new bonus programs.

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Conclusion

Using an electric bike in DoorDash is a way to work faster, more efficiently, and earn more.

To receive more orders, follow these rules:

• Work in busy areas and during peak hours.
• Maintain a high rating and percentage of completed orders.
• Use e-bike to shorten the delivery time.
• Stay tuned for DoorDash updates and bonus programs.

By applying these tips, you can significantly increase your income and become a successful Dasher! With our e-bike, you can earn even more by completing deliveries faster and with less effort.