Across the United States and Canada, cities are rethinking how streets function, how goods move, and how communities stay connected in an era defined by rapid growth and new technology. At the center of this shift is a simple idea: not every delivery requires a car.
Today, we’re proud to share our latest report on two‑wheeled deliveries, “Two Wheels, One Big Shift: 2026 Two-Wheeled Progress Report.”
The report builds on last year’s inaugural analysis and offers new data on how bikes and e‑bikes are transforming local commerce. Drawing on DoorDash platform insights and city‑level indicators, this year’s report shows that when infrastructure, smart policy, and innovation align, two wheels can unlock meaningful gains for Dashers, merchants, customers, and communities alike.
“Across cities big and small, we’re seeing a shift take hold: more and more deliveries are happening on two wheels because, in many places, they just make sense,” said Max Rettig, Vice President and Global Head of Public Policy at DoorDash. “Dashers can move throughout cities more smoothly, merchants can get orders out the door more efficiently, and there’s less pressure on crowded streets. This report is about what we’re seeing and how two-wheeled devices are continuing to become a practical, everyday part of how local commerce works.”
“Communities that invest in safe, connected bike networks see real benefits for how people move through their communities,” said Ash Lovell, Ph.D., Vice President of Government Relations at PeopleForBikes. “The patterns highlighted in this timely report from DoorDash closely mirror what we see in PeopleForBikes City Ratings: when cities build places that are safer and more comfortable to ride, more people choose to get around on two wheels. That shift can support everything from everyday trips to local commerce while helping create more vibrant and resilient communities.”
Key findings include:
Two-wheeled delivery is scaling rapidly. The number of deliveries on two-wheeled devices grew nearly four times faster than car-based deliveries did across the U.S. and Canada between 2024 and 2025, led by cities in the Bay Area like San Francisco and Santa Clara.
Higher earnings for Dashers. In 2025, Dashers in the U.S. and Canada on two-wheels earned on average over 10% more per hour spent on the app than those delivering by car, largely because of reduced parking time and greater productivity.
Helping local businesses connect with customers. Dashers on two wheels are able to help local businesses get their deliveries out to customers faster; in the U.S. and Canada in 2025, such Dashers spent around 15% less time traveling from offer acceptance to store arrival for pickup.
Infrastructure drives adoption. Cities with stronger bike networks and higher PeopleForBikes ratings tend to show higher shares of two-wheeled deliveries, reinforcing that connected, protected infrastructure directly supports safer streets and more efficient local commerce.
You can read the full report here. As more cities invest in bike infrastructure and adopt clear, common‑sense policies, we’re optimistic that two wheels will continue to play a growing role in strengthening local commerce — while helping build safer, cleaner, and more vibrant streets for everyone.
