Major sporting events and pickup delays, how to win anyway
In anticipation of a large sporting event, the courier may decide to plan ahead. Setting up for a successful rush is one of the ways to make it a success. Minimizing stops, and maximizing on time drop-offs, is the goal. The fewer the distractions, the better.
With this in mind, there are several reasons why a delivery order gets delayed. Everything from being short staffed, to equipment failure, could be the case with the merchant. Furthermore, if there is a major sporting event, pickup delays are inevitable. Additionally, finding a queue of couriers is common.
Major sporting events
However, getting the cargo and getting underway, are top priorities. Somehow the feeling of having everything done by kickoff, has become like a tradition. Likewise, afterward, it’s smooth sailing until closing time. Additionally, if the major sporting event is on a Sunday, everything closes earlier.
With earlier closing times, almost everyone who wants a delivery will order early. Rather than later. Similarly, many deliveries will be in preparation for, the big game. This usually means things are quieter later in the evening. The courier may find extra time for something fun. Like tuning in to the big game.
Things move along fairly well most of the time. However, there are times when they don’t. It is possible for a pickup of cargo to get seriously delayed. Especially if the merchant is experiencing a boom in business. Therefore, in the Door dash delivery app, there is an estimated ready time.
This estimate is a useful benchmark. Additionally it is given by the merchant. It is this ready by time that counts. Indeed, it lets the courier know if the pickup is running late. This is when the penalty free dismissal of the order is most useful. It frees the courier. This is important.
Pickup delays
If the courier sees there will be a longer than normal wait for cargo, it can be reassigned. The courier can estimate a ready time to give the app. This estimate will help the next courier. Furthermore, with the details of the delay, the app can adjust the cargo’s place in the queue. Respectively. The next courier will not be delayed.
Consequently all of this stems from the courier’s feedback. By taking a moment, before releasing the offer back into the queue. Especially with major sporting events. Stay safe out there.
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