Did you know that Doordash also offers pickup services in addition to delivery services? Although most people are more familiar with the company’s delivery services, it actually has a subscription-based pickup service.
Fortunately, switching from delivery to pickup on Doordash is a fairly straightforward process. In this blog post, we explain how to switch from Doordash delivery to Doordash pickup and vice versa. You’ll learn what each option entails and how to switch between these two different services as necessary.
What is Doordash Delivery?
Doordash delivery is a food delivery service that delivers food and other items from participating restaurants. Customers place an order through the Doordash app and a Doordash driver picks up the order from the restaurant and delivers it to the customer. The cost of this service is usually a $5-$7 delivery fee, plus the cost of the food itself. If you decide to sign up for Doordash delivery, you will likely only be able to pick up shifts during busy times like lunch, dinner, and on the weekends. This is because Doordash drivers are independent contractors, and they choose their own hours. If you pick up Doordash delivery as an extra income, you will likely be paid per delivery. In this case, you may be responsible for paying for gas, vehicle maintenance, and other expenses, depending on your contract with Doordash.
What is Doordash Pickup?
Doordash pickup is a service that allows you to order food from your favorite restaurants and have it delivered to you. You can either choose to have your food delivered to your doorstep or pick it up yourself.
How to Switch From Doordash Delivery to Pickup
If you’re interested in switching from Doordash delivery to pickup, there are a few things you’ll need to do. First, you’ll need to cancel any active deliveries that you have in progress. Next, you’ll need to modify your account settings to reflect your new preference for pickup. Finally, you can do so by following these steps:
- Tap the ‘Delivery’ or ‘Pickup’ button at the top of the DoorDash app.
- Select ‘Pickup’ as your preferred order type.
- Enter your delivery address or choose a nearby restaurant.
- Choose the items you’d like to order and add them to your cart.
- Tap ‘Checkout’ and select your payment method.
- Confirm your order and wait for your confirmation email or text.
- When your order is ready, head to the restaurant to pick it up.
How to Switch From Doordash Pickup to Delivery
If you’re a DoorDash driver, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to switch from pickup to delivery. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the DoorDash app and tap on the three lines in the top left corner.
- Tap on “Driver Settings.”
- Scroll down and tap on “Delivery Mode.”
- Toggle the switch to “Delivery”
- Tap “Done” in the top right corner.
Now, when you open up the app, you’ll see only delivery orders (or pickup orders, if you switched to that mode).
Final Words
Keep in mind that if you switch from Doordash delivery to Doordash pickup, you won’t be able to switch back to Doordash delivery. If this is something you want to do, you’ll need to sign up for Doordash delivery from scratch. If you decide to switch from Doordash delivery to pickup, you’ll likely be paid more per hour. This is because Doordash pickup drivers are paid more than Doordash delivery drivers.
Additionally, Doordash pickup drivers are able to work more hours per week than Doordash delivery drivers and don’t have to worry about picking up deliveries during bad weather. Doordash pickup hours are also more flexible than Doordash delivery hours. You may be able to work on your own schedule with pickup, whereas delivery may require you to work during certain hours.