Before, DoorDash only allowed Dashers who drove cars to handle Shop & Deliver orders from supermarkets like Coles or IGA. This makes sense considering that food items like fresh produce or large groceries need space and protection in a car to ensure they reach the customers safely and neatly.
But that changed after DoorDash announced good news about its Shop & Deliver service. With more Aussie demand faster deliveries, and city traffic getting more hectic, DoorDash has had a rethink. Now, riders on e-bikes and motorbikes can finally get a crack at delivering Coles orders too.
Coles offer email for two-wheelers
It’s a win-win solution, a win for 2-wheelers drivers, a win for quicker deliveries, and a win for the planet too, with more focus on eco-friendly transport and keeping cities moving.
How it gonna work?
If you are a 2-wheeler driver, be it with an e-bike or motorbike, you can now start getting Shop & Deliver orders from Coles or IGA. DoorDash will certainly only assign Shop & Deliver orders to 2-wheelers as long as the groceries aren’t too big or bulky.
Their platform’s smart enough to figure that out, so you won’t be asked to deliver a week’s worth of shopping on the back of your e-bike. DoorDash might also have a system that checks the size and weight of the order before it goes to the driver. If it’s a good fit in your vehicle, it’ll pop up in your driver app just like any other job.
To get shop orders, it’s highly recommended to have an insulated delivery bag or box with you. This is to make sure some stuff, like cold or frozen items, stay at the right temperature until they reach the customer.
What this means for 2-wheelers
If you’re a Dasher who was stuck doing low-paying short food delivery orders can now grab higher-paying Shop & Deliver orders. That’s more cash in your pocket, especially if you’re riding during quiet hours when restaurant orders dry up.
Coles order pay example for biker
With most Shop & Deliver orders, you’re just picking up stuff from one place and heading straight to the customer, load it up, ride out, and done!. There’s no need to wait for food to be cooked, no juggling multiple restaurant orders, and no dramas with customers about missing chips or spilled fizzy drinks.
Plus, customers ordering groceries tend to plan ahead and are often more chill. It means less time pressure compared to hungry people waiting for hot food.
However, for 2-wheelers, the Shop & Deliver order still has its own challenges. Carrying heavier loads means more strain on your bike, especially if it’s not designed for cargo. You’ll want to check your brakes and battery more often to stay safe and avoid breakdowns mid-shift.
While e-bikes or scooters are more flexible than cars, some Coles stores are inside big shopping centres. You might have to walk a decent distance, navigate lifts or ramps, which means taking more time to get the order done.
E-bike driver experiences
Unlike a quick Macca’s order, a Shop & Delivery order is just like a proper grocery shop, not just a pick-up. One fellow Dasher shared their experience and it sums things up pretty well:
“I once delivered a 30-pack of cans on a regular pushbike, about 3km with just a front rack. It was doable, but mate, it was tough going. Another time I used an e-bike for a 15kg box from IGA, rode about 4.5km with it on the front. Managed it fine, but it was still a bit of a mission. I had to take a longer, safer route, and the weight made the steering feel pretty sketchy.”
In other words, you can do it, but don’t expect it to be a cruisy ride. The extra weight can affect the stability of your bike handling, especially if you’re not setting it up properly.
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