James Patterson
Former Operations Manager at DoorDash
Wait Time
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Definition
Time spent waiting at pickup locations, sometimes compensated after a certain threshold.
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FAQs
Is wait time paid?
Some platforms pay after certain wait thresholds.
How to minimize?
Learn which restaurants are slow; avoid during rushes.
Similar Terms
Deactivation
Removal of access to a gig platform, usually due to low ratings, completion rate, or policy violations.
No-Show
When a customer doesn't appear for pickup or delivery after the waiting period.
Onboarding
Process of signing up and getting approved to work on a gig platform, including background check and training.
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