First holiday decorations of the season and better ratings
They start slow and build quickly. While that may sound like a traffic jam it’s actually something better. Holiday decorations. Nothing says it’s the season like seasonal decorations. And so far October has not disappointed. Halloween decorations are going up everywhere. In fact, they began popping up here and there, near the end of September. And after a long hot summer, some holiday fun is right on time.
With this in mind, holiday decorations are eye candy for the road. Additionally they can inspire great ideas for personal holiday decor. Who knew a giant, twenty foot tall skeleton could be used that way!? When it comes to originality Halloween decorations are the best. They are also useful indicators. In fact, the more decorations in a given neighborhood, the more likely there will be a large crowd on Halloween night.
First Holiday Decorations of the Season
What this means for the courier is a long night of intense road scrutiny. And plenty of careful driving. However, it is helpful to know which places need extra attention. Therefore the density of holiday decorations is a helpful guide. Furthermore, having the information ahead of time is a benefit for the courier. And that’s not all. Halloween decorations are utilizing more light now. In fact, many decorations are just like colorful light displays.
In fact, those displays of flashing lights, and decorations that glow in the dark, are helpful as well. For example, illuminating a hidden step. Or shining a light on that gopher hole just before the porch. Having extra lights on the scene is a benefit for the night courier. Not only are they helpful in illumination, but also in taking pictures for the leave at the door drop-off.
The best holiday decorations are always just a block away. Likewise some of the best neighborhoods are the ones where the neighbors inspire one another to new heights. Of extreme decorations. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the same neighborhoods will be very busy on Halloween night. Moreover, Halloween night is one of the busier nights for the courier. Exercising caution and safety is a top priority for the courier.
Better Ratings
Due to all the caution and safety there is an effect on the timely delivery. It may be less timely. Especially on Halloween night. In fact, Halloween night is a test for merchants as well. Depending on the day, the volume of delivery orders can overload the delivery queue. This can delay a pickup. The courier may be on time but the hot fresh food is not. Thanks to a recent change in the Doordash app, the courier can breathe a little easier.
When arriving at a pickup location the courier marks the arrival in the app. This is one of the more important ratings. The courier’s on-time arrival. This is one reason it is so important to mark the arrival immediately upon arrival. Not only does this preserve the courier’s on-time rating, but also the app collects the information to calculate the rest of the process. A delayed confirmation can have a ripple effect on the timing of the drop-off.
Better Holiday Decorations
Additionally, the delivery app has options for notating a pickup delay. It is a good idea, and a best practice, for the courier to use these. Furthermore, they can help with future delays. But the real ratings help is the app compensating for a delay outside the courier’s control. For example, the courier arrives on time. And marks the arrival before the time listed in the app. Now the app is able to calculate how long the courier has to wait beyond the designated pickup time.
With this info the app can deduct the late pickup from the courier’s ratings. After all, the courier can’t pick up what isn’t ready. This is an automated process. It starts when the courier marks the arrival. Therefore marking the arrival is an important step in better ratings. The same as marking the reason why the pickup isn’t ready. This is useful information for the delivery app. It is also one way to achieve better ratings by maintaining the courier’s current rating. Stay safe out there.
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