Do you have to be near a hotspot for Doordash?

You can sit at home and wait for orders as long as thats the area you are signed up to dash in, realize you may or may not receive orders if you are not near areas where theirs restaurants. You can work in any area that’s currently in need of Dashers (not grayed out on the map in the app).

How does Doordash determine how busy an area is?

The heatmap on the homescreen of the Dasher App is updated in real time and will tell you when and where it’s busy. When the heatmap is red or when it says that it is “very busy” or “busy”, you can Dash Now or navigate to the “busy” areas to Dash and take advantage of high customer demand.

What is a hotspot Doordash?

Those areas are called hotspots, and they are the areas where you can accept the most orders. The busiest times are generally during lunch and dinner rushes. These are the times when customers order the most food! On your Dasher app you can also check out any available Peak Pay campaigns in busy areas.

Are mornings good for DoorDash?

While the best time to DoorDash in the morning depends on the area you are in; generally, most mornings tend to pick up the closer it gets to lunchtime. Some Dashers state that they start Dashing at 8 AM and are still relatively busy, but it doesn’t really start to pick up until around 10 AM.

Can DoorDash customers see your location?

DoorDash added a feature on Wednesday that will track a customer’s location so that restaurants or merchants will be informed when the customer is arriving to pick up their order, according to a company blog post.

Why does Dasher say there are no hotspots available?

If the Dasher app is telling you there are no Hotspots available, your app is still working and you can still receive orders. This just means there isn’t any location that is busy enough to create a Hotspot. During these times, it is best to head to your favorite area to wait for orders.

What are hotspots and how do I use them?

We built Hotspots to help Dashers find deliveries quickly while on the road. A Hotspot is an area within your Dashing starting point that indicates the busiest areas for orders. You will generally see Hotspots near areas with many restaurants. To increase your chances to receive more orders, simply position yourself closer to a Hotspot.

What do I need to know about dashdoordash?

DoorDash is committed to the health and safety of our community, and we know dashing looks a little different these days. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including masks and hand sanitizer, is available for all active Dashers. Shortly after your first dash, we’ll send you an email with details for accessing this exclusive online storefront.

What are dynamic hotspots and historical hotspots?

Dynamic hotspots will have a red area around it highlighting the full area of busy restaurants and will say “Busy hotspot zone” at the bottom of the screen. You do not have to be within the red area to receive an order, but the closer you get the more likely you are to get an order. Historical Hotspots