One-third of Boston's DoorDash deliveries by two-wheelers
One-third of DoorDash deliveries are made on two wheels in Boston, the company says in a new report.
Why it matters: Food-delivering motorcycles and scooters seem to be everywhere these days, but Boston's two-wheeled DoorDash delivery rate is actually lower compared to other major cities.
Driving the news: The share of deliveries made on two-wheeled devices across the U.S. and Canada markets has tripled on the DoorDash platform since 2022, per the report.
Yes, but: DoorDash's data is based on a four-week period covering August-September 2024, and bikes' share of overall deliveries may drop in wintertime in some cities.
By the numbers: 32% of Boston DoorDash deliveries are done on bikes, e-bikes, scooters and other two-wheeled rides.
That share is 76% in San Francisco, 58% in New York and 57% in Washington, D.C.
In Boston, two-wheeled "Dashers" traveled nearly 334,679 miles in the span of a month.
The other side: Houston (3.9%), Atlanta (7.9%) and Dallas (9.5%) had the lowest two-wheel DoorDash delivery shares among the top 50 North American cities.
The big picture: Bikes, e-bikes, etc. are usually more eco-friendly and less dangerous than cars and trucks, but Boston officials have raised concerns about two-wheeled delivery drivers flouting local traffic laws and causing accidents.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu introduced an ordinance last month to make food delivery platforms, like DoorDash and GrubHub, get a permit from the city transportation department to do business in the city.
The ordinance also would require companies to offer liability insurance and share data on their food deliveries within Boston.
Rideshare company representatives told city councilors during a hearing last month that the ordinance was too stringent and that making companies get umbrella liability insurance for their workers exceeds the state's requirements.
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