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  "batch": "1906-driver-sales-workers-platforms",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r1906_driver_sales_workers_platforms_1906_dd_01",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash Dasher pay model: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Base pay ranges from $2-10+ per offer depending on estimated time, distance, and desirability of the offer",
      "body": "Base pay ranges from $2-10+ per offer depending on estimated time, distance, and desirability of the offer\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Base pay is DoorDash's base contribution for each offer. This will range from $2-10+ when a Dasher chooses to earn per offer, depending on the estimated time, distance, and desirability of the offer.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/dashers/article/how-is-dasher-pay-calculated",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Base pay is DoorDash's base contribution for each offer. This will range from $2-10+ when a Dasher chooses to earn per offer, depending on the estimated time, distance, and desirability of the offer.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1906-driver-sales-workers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash Dasher pay model",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1906_driver_sales_workers_platforms_1906_dd_02",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash Dasher pay model: Money.payout",
      "summary": "100% of tips received by DoorDash go to the Dasher on top of base pay and promotions, and tip amount never varies base pay and promotions",
      "body": "100% of tips received by DoorDash go to the Dasher on top of base pay and promotions, and tip amount never varies base pay and promotions\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“100 of tips received by DoorDash will go to the Dasher(s) associated with fulfilling the order, on top of base pay and promotions. The amount a Dasher earns in base pay and promotions will never vary based on the tip amount. For example, for a delivery where a Dasher would be paid $6 in base pay, if the customer adds a $5 tip, the Dasher would now be paid $11.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/dashers/article/how-is-dasher-pay-calculated",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "100 of tips received by DoorDash will go to the Dasher(s) associated with fulfilling the order, on top of base pay and promotions. The amount a Dasher earns in base pay and promotions will never vary based on the tip amount. For example, for a delivery where a Dasher would be paid $6 in base pay, if the customer adds a $5 tip, the Dasher would now be paid $11.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1906-driver-sales-workers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash Dasher pay model",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1906_driver_sales_workers_platforms_1906_dd_03",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash Dasher pay model: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Offer amount on acceptance screen is the minimum guaranteed amount Dasher will earn for the delivery",
      "body": "Offer amount on acceptance screen is the minimum guaranteed amount Dasher will earn for the delivery\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“the offer amount Dashers see on the acceptance screen will be the minimum guaranteed amount they will earn for the deliveries or tasks included in the offer.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/dashers/article/how-is-dasher-pay-calculated",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "the offer amount Dashers see on the acceptance screen will be the minimum guaranteed amount they will earn for the deliveries or tasks included in the offer.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1906-driver-sales-workers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash Dasher pay model",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1906_driver_sales_workers_platforms_1906_dd_04",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash Dasher exclusivity: Rules.content",
      "summary": "Contractor retains the right to perform services for other businesses and DoorDash does not have the right to restrict Contractor from performing services for anyone else at any time, even if they directly compete with DoorDash",
      "body": "Contractor retains the right to perform services for other businesses and DoorDash does not have the right to restrict Contractor from performing services for anyone else at any time, even if they directly compete with DoorDash\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Contractor retains the right to perform services (whether services similar to the Contracted Services or other services) with or for other businesses and/or other consumers... DoorDash does not have the right to restrict Contractor from performing services for anyone else at any time, even if they directly compete with DoorDash... Contractor's right to compete with DoorDash, or perform services for businesses that compete with DoorDash, survives termination of this Agreement.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/legal/article/dx-ica",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Contractor retains the right to perform services (whether services similar to the Contracted Services or other services) with or for other businesses and/or other consumers... DoorDash does not have the right to restrict Contractor from performing services for anyone else at any time, even if they directly compete with DoorDash... Contractor's right to compete with DoorDash, or perform services for businesses that compete with DoorDash, survives termination of this Agreement.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1906-driver-sales-workers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash Dasher exclusivity",
      "topic": "Rules.content",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "explicit_solo",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "rules.content"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1906_driver_sales_workers_platforms_1906_dd_05",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash verification requirements: Access.id",
      "summary": "Contractor must pass a background check and identity verifications administered by third-party vendors to perform any Contracted Services",
      "body": "Contractor must pass a background check and identity verifications administered by third-party vendors to perform any Contracted Services\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“In order to perform any Contracted Services, Contractor must, for the safety of the DoorDash Platform, pass a background check and identity verifications administered by third-party vendors, subject to Contractor's lawful consent.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/legal/article/dx-ica",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "In order to perform any Contracted Services, Contractor must, for the safety of the DoorDash Platform, pass a background check and identity verifications administered by third-party vendors, subject to Contractor's lawful consent.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1906-driver-sales-workers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash verification requirements",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1906_driver_sales_workers_platforms_1906_dd_06",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash Fast Pay: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Fast Pay allows Dashers to cash out earnings daily for a small fee of $1.99 in the US and Canada",
      "body": "Fast Pay allows Dashers to cash out earnings daily for a small fee of $1.99 in the US and Canada\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Fast Pay allows Dashers to cash out their earnings daily for a small fee of $1.99. This means that Dashers can receive their earnings on demand through DoorDash, rather than waiting for their weekly direct deposit or using a third party service.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.doordash.com/en-us/dashers/article/when-do-dashers-get-paid",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Fast Pay allows Dashers to cash out their earnings daily for a small fee of $1.99. This means that Dashers can receive their earnings on demand through DoorDash, rather than waiting for their weekly direct deposit or using a third party service.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1906-driver-sales-workers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash Fast Pay",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1906_driver_sales_workers_platforms_1906_uber_01",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Uber Eats driver pay model: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Uber keeps the difference between what a customer pays and what a driver earns on a trip, excluding tips, tolls, and certain fees, taxes, and surcharges",
      "body": "Uber keeps the difference between what a customer pays and what a driver earns on a trip, excluding tips, tolls, and certain fees, taxes, and surcharges\n\nWhat Uber actually says:\n\n“We keep the difference between what a customer pays and what a driver earns on a trip, excluding tips, tolls, and certain fees, taxes, and surcharges. It changes each trip and week based on things like promotions to encourage rider demand, available drivers, and more.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/how-much-drivers-make/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber",
      "evidence_quote": "We keep the difference between what a customer pays and what a driver earns on a trip, excluding tips, tolls, and certain fees, taxes, and surcharges. It changes each trip and week based on things like promotions to encourage rider demand, available drivers, and more.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1906-driver-sales-workers-platforms",
      "subject": "Uber Eats driver pay model",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1906_driver_sales_workers_platforms_1906_uber_02",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Money.payout",
      "summary": "If you don't request Instant Pay beforehand, funds will automatically be deposited into your account, usually on Thursdays",
      "body": "If you don't request Instant Pay beforehand, funds will automatically be deposited into your account, usually on Thursdays\n\nWhat Uber actually says:\n\n“If you don't request Instant Pay beforehand, funds will automatically be deposited into your account, usually on Thursdays.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/how-much-drivers-make/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber",
      "evidence_quote": "If you don't request Instant Pay beforehand, funds will automatically be deposited into your account, usually on Thursdays.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1906-driver-sales-workers-platforms",
      "subject": "Uber Eats driver payout",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1906_driver_sales_workers_platforms_1906_uber_03",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Uber Eats driver verification: Access.id",
      "summary": "Requirements include a valid US driver's license, proof of residency in your city/state/province, proof of vehicle insurance if driving own car, and completing a screening online that reviews driving record and criminal history",
      "body": "Requirements include a valid US driver's license, proof of residency in your city/state/province, proof of vehicle insurance if driving own car, and completing a screening online that reviews driving record and criminal history\n\nWhat Uber actually says:\n\n“A valid US driver's license','Proof of residency in your city, state, or province','Proof of vehicle insurance if you plan to drive your own car','After signing up, you can complete a screening online. It will review your driving record and criminal history.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/how-much-drivers-make/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber",
      "evidence_quote": "A valid US driver's license','Proof of residency in your city, state, or province','Proof of vehicle insurance if you plan to drive your own car','After signing up, you can complete a screening online. It will review your driving record and criminal history.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1906-driver-sales-workers-platforms",
      "subject": "Uber Eats driver verification",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1906_driver_sales_workers_platforms_1906_icc_01",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Instacart shopper pay: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Batch pay is based solely on job-related criteria such as driving distance, number of items, and expected shopping time, and is never influenced by shopper's protected demographics",
      "body": "Batch pay is based solely on job-related criteria such as driving distance, number of items, and expected shopping time, and is never influenced by shopper's protected demographics\n\nWhat Instacart actually says:\n\n“Batch pay reflects the total expected effort it takes to complete a batch... It is never influenced by a shopper's protected demographics or characteristics.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://company.instacart.com/shoppers/shopper-earnings",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Instacart",
      "evidence_quote": "Batch pay reflects the total expected effort it takes to complete a batch... It is never influenced by a shopper's protected demographics or characteristics.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1906-driver-sales-workers-platforms",
      "subject": "Instacart shopper pay",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "instacart",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1906_driver_sales_workers_platforms_1906_icc_02",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Money.payout",
      "summary": "Weekly direct deposit for services provided the previous week (Monday-Sunday), payments usually appear by Wednesday night",
      "body": "Weekly direct deposit for services provided the previous week (Monday-Sunday), payments usually appear by Wednesday night\n\nWhat Instacart actually says:\n\n“You'll receive payments weekly for services you provided the previous week (Monday-Sunday). Payments... usually appear by Wednesday night.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://company.instacart.com/shoppers/shopper-earnings",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Instacart",
      "evidence_quote": "You'll receive payments weekly for services you provided the previous week (Monday-Sunday). Payments... usually appear by Wednesday night.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1906-driver-sales-workers-platforms",
      "subject": "Instacart shopper payout",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "instacart",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1906_driver_sales_workers_platforms_1906_icc_03",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Money.payout",
      "summary": "Instant cashout available within minutes for a small fee; free auto-payouts with Shopper Rewards Card powered by Branch after every batch",
      "body": "Instant cashout available within minutes for a small fee; free auto-payouts with Shopper Rewards Card powered by Branch after every batch\n\nWhat Instacart actually says:\n\n“You can cash out your batch earnings within minutes... for a small fee.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://company.instacart.com/shoppers/shopper-earnings",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Instacart",
      "evidence_quote": "You can cash out your batch earnings within minutes... for a small fee.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1906-driver-sales-workers-platforms",
      "subject": "Instacart shopper payout",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "instacart",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}