How to use the Dash Now home page

To start receiving offers, you can start a dash by clicking the Dash Now button on your Dash tab. If Dash Now is unavailable (area is grey), you may see a Schedule button instead, which allows you to schedule a Dash at a time and location in the future.

Real time data on the heatmap

The heatmap on the homescreen of the Dasher App is updated in real time and will tell you when and where Dash Now is available. When the heatmap is light pink, Dash Now will become available and tapping it will start a dash making you eligible to start receiving offers. When the heatmap is red and it says that it is “very busy” or “busy”, Dash Now to take advantage of areas with high customer demand. When the heatmap is grey, it means that Dash Now is currently unavailable.

From time to time, Dash Now may only be available to select Dashers depending on their equipment type, vehicle type, reward status, or other factors, including but not limited to Dashers with Priority Access. When the heatmap is grey, Dashers can try navigating to a different area to dash or check back later to see if Dash Now is available.

Look for Peak Pay to Maximize Earnings

Look for Peak Pay on the Dash Now Tab to maximize earnings. When peak pay is available, you can make more by completing deliveries or tasks. For instance, in the example above, you can Dash in CA: San Mateo /RedwoodCity and earn an extra $2.00 per offer until 11 am.

Navigate to areas where Dash Now is Available

If Dash Now is not available (the area is grey) and you want to get on the road, you can tap on a different area. If the area is close enough, you can tap "Dash Along the Way" to get offers on the way to the new area. Once your Dash has started, you can accept offers and start earning.