Dashers are able to choose which orders they want to fulfill. Dashers tend to deliver orders more slowly when they take longer to accept orders.

Tipping your drivers will make the difference between a cold meal in a timely manner or a very long wait. A tip option is then offered to customers, or they can continue without adding one.

As tipping screens have become more commonplace, Americans are balking at the ask — and wondering when they should tip, and when it’s acceptable to say “no.” DoorDash is laying out the cons directly to the customer in this case, asking them to see the extra money as an incentive for good service instead of a reward.

Jenn Rosenberg, spokesperson for DoorDash, said that the message is just a test. We are currently testing this reminder screen to ensure that all members of our community receive the best possible experience.

A Dasher, who delivers orders, is an independent contractor who has the freedom to accept or reject offers based on what he or she considers valuable and rewarding. Tips are directly paid to Dashers, Rosenberg said.

It has opposed efforts to establish a minimum wage for delivery drivers, along with other third-party delivery companies. There has been an increase in its own sales.

The company said Wednesday that third-quarter orders increased 24% over the previous quarter to 543 million. Compared to last year, revenue soared 27% to $2.2 billion. Despite reporting a net loss of $404 million, shares of the company were up about 7% after the market closed on Wednesday.

Workers may benefit from tips as a bonus. It is in these cases that companies rely on their customers to pay their employees’ wages.