Are Dashers and Customers Safe on the DoorDash Platform?

Kristen Kay Brady
4 min read6 days ago

Would you feel safe having food delivered from DoorDash?

Photo by Marques Thomas on Unsplash

After reporting on the safety level of both dashers and DoorDash customers, I received this email today from DoorDash.

They wanted to sell their new Birdie Safety Alarm. According to DoorDash, this alarm is:

  • “Non-Violent: Designed to deter attackers without fighting;
  • Travel Safe: Take Birdie with you wherever you go,” and
  • When in Doubt, Pull It: Pull the Top to start the LOUD siren and flashing strobe light, bringing all eyes on you.”

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Do you think they’ve finally read all the news stories talking about illegals and criminals on their platform?

Take this one, for instance, by Fox 17 News, “GOP senators sound alarm on illegal migrants ‘hijacking’ food delivery services.” In the article it says, “The danger to Americans — and specifically consumers using your services — is real,” the senators wrote. “These illegal immigrants are delivering food directly to consumers’ doors without ever having undergone a background check and often…

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