A DoorDash driver has stirred up controversy after he indulged in a customer’s order when they failed to leave a tip.
When eagerly awaiting food delivery, especially a favorite dish, the anticipation can be intense. The moment you receive that ‘order confirmed’ notification, the countdown begins until you can finally enjoy the meal. Imagine the disappointment if you discovered someone else had eaten it first.
This scenario unfolded when a TikTok user and DoorDash driver, known as @sidehustleaddict, decided to eat from an order placed by a customer who did not tip.
In his TikTok video, the driver displayed the food bag to the camera from the front seat of his car.
Instead of starting the car and heading to the customer’s home, he began to criticize them for not tipping.
“Oh s**t, look what we got today, fam, haha!” he said in the clip. “A DoorDash non-tipper again.
“Oh man, yesterday DoorDash was doing a reminder for DoorDash non-tippers to tip or else you’re gonna wait like 3 hours for your Taco Bell, at least.”
“But apparently these DoorDash non-tippers didn’t understand – let’s see what he’s got in the bag,” he continued.
The TikToker then rummaged through the bag, pulling out a steak breakfast chalupa and a sachet of diablo sauce.
“This dude likes it spicy,” he remarked, adding, “You know, I be telling these DoorDash non-tippers, right, no tip, I eat!”
He then took a bite of the steak chalupa. Although he seemed at ease with his actions, the video has received a mixed response online.
Many viewers found the TikTok amusing, with numerous comments filled with laughing emojis, while others criticized the TikToker for eating the customer’s food.
“Happy I go And get my own food can’t be giving free money to people just driving,” one commented.
“Hope you get fired bro – idk why you’d flex not doing your job,” another added.
Speaking to Business Insider, DoorDash drivers shared their opinions on appropriate tipping amounts. One suggested that tips should be based on the size of the order.
Among the 10 delivery workers interviewed, a ‘reasonable tip’ was considered to be between 15 to 20 percent of the total bill.