DoorDash bike deliveries are outpacing car growth

• They also offer a lower cost of entry for people trying to earn a living or side-cash through gig work.

Zoom in: Among big U.S. cities in 2025, two-wheelers were used for the greatest shares of deliveries in San Francisco (72%), Seattle (66%) and San Jose (64%), per DoorDash's "2026 Two-Wheeled Progress Report."

• High bike use among gig workers in any given city can indicate good bike infrastructure.

Between the lines: Two-wheeled "Dashers" can travel more efficiently and make more money than those using cars, DoorDash says.

• They spend around 15% less time traveling from offer acceptance to pickup, and earn over 10% more money per hour on average.

Yes, but: Many cities are still struggling to integrate e-bikes, which can often operate at much higher speeds than their conventional counterparts.

The bottom line: "The pattern is clear: in cities that have safer, more connected bike networks, two-wheeled delivery tends to flourish," reads DoorDash's report.

• "Good street design and clear rules make it easier for people to choose bikes and e-bikes — and when they do, everyone benefits."