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Increasingly, the economy is moving more and more towards a gig economy. Customers want to be able to outsource their basic needs like ride hailing, grocery shopping and food delivery. In turn, an estimated 60 million or so gig economy workers want or need flexible work schedules and the ability to make a living or earn additional income. One study predicts that the gig economy will reach $455 billion in sales by 2023.
Two of the most common gig economy services, and thus employers, are DoorDash and Instacart. Here’s a look at the business model for each and a comparison of their benefits for workers.
What Is the Opportunity Working for DoorDash or Instacart?
Although both DoorDash and Instacart specialize in-home deliveries, their operating models are different. DoorDash specializes in the delivery of restaurant meals, while Instacart focuses on the delivery of groceries and other household staples. The kinds of roles that are available vary by service.
At DoorDash, workers are called Dashers. The goal is to pick up restaurant orders and deliver them to the customer promptly.
At Instacart, you can be a full-service shopper — meaning that you handle the shopping, checkout and delivery by yourself. In this type of role, you’re operating as an independent contractor. You can take orders as you see fit, around the clock, with no limit on the business you take on.
In some markets — but not all, you can also be an in-store shopper for Instacart. You don’t need a car for this position, but you’ll have less freedom because you’ll be operating as a part-time Instacart employee. You’ll work scheduled shifts, as much as 29 hours per week.
DoorDash vs. Instacart: Requirements
What do you need to work for DoorDash or Instacart? Here’s a look at their requirements:
Where Is DoorDash Available?
DoorDash is available in more than 4,000 cities throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia. If you’re working for DoorDash in your hometown but you happen to be traveling and you’d like to earn extra money during your trip, you can accept and handle orders in your current location.
Where Is Instacart Available?
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Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/doordash-vs-instacart-which-earns-more-cash/ar-AAXFJOU