About 7 million people made deliveries for DoorDash last year, with an overwhelming majority averaging just a few hours a week on the gig.
Seventy-two percent of DoorDash's gig workers devoted less than four hours a week to making deliveries, including about 62% of workers considering downtime.
Many of DoorDash's contractors use the service to make ends meet, covering mortgages and debts while holding full-time positions, as indicated in a 2023 report.
DoorDash's workforce largely comprises young women, with 60% identifying as women and 55% between the ages of 26 and 44.
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