Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. No inflated prices. No games.
Dakota Dash was built to fix what’s broken in delivery pricing – not hide it behind fine print.
We believe people deserve to know where their money goes.
Customer Pricing
Simple. Predictable. Honest.
Delivery Fee
$7.99 base
$0.75 per mile
That’s it.
No:
service fees
small order fees
“expanded range” fees
inflated menu prices
What you see is what you pay.
Mileage is passed through directly to drivers.
We don’t skim it. We don’t adjust it. We don’t hide it.
Where Your $7.99 Goes
(Example: Typical Local Delivery)
We don’t believe in vague promises – here’s a clear example of how a standard delivery fee is allocated.
This is an example allocation for a typical local delivery.
Actual costs may vary slightly by order, distance, and volume – but our priorities stay the same.
Example Breakdown
| Allocation | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Driver base pay | $5.00 | Guaranteed minimum paid directly to the driver |
| Insurance & safety | $0.40–$0.60 | Liability coverage, delivery-active protection |
| Technology & network | $0.05–$0.15 | Servers, routing, payment infrastructure |
| Support & reliability fund | $0.50–$0.75 | Refunds, replacements, issue resolution |
| Dakota Dash margin | ~$1.25–$1.50 | Platform sustainability & improvements |
Total: $7.99
Support & Reliability Fund
Doing the right thing costs money – we plan for it.
Most delivery apps act like problems are rare.
They aren’t.
Orders get delayed.
Items get damaged.
Drivers get stuck in bad situations.
Dakota Dash sets aside part of every order for a Support & Reliability Fund to handle issues without punishing drivers or customers.
This fund is used for:
refunds when something goes wrong
replacing orders
stolen or missing items
system errors
fast, human-backed support
Instead of pretending problems don’t happen, we budget for fairness.
Driver Pay (Always Transparent)
Drivers are paid before anything else.
Every delivery includes:
$5.00 minimum base pay
$0.75 per mile
100% of tips
No acceptance-rate punishment.
No algorithmic games.
No tip subsidizing base pay.
Drivers see exact earnings upfront and choose what works for them.
Store Pricing
0% commissions. $0 service fees.
Local businesses keep their revenue.
Dakota Dash does not:
take a percentage of sales
inflate menu prices
lock stores into contracts
Stores can:
request delivery instantly
integrate via API (optional)
leave at any time
Delivery should help local businesses – not bleed them dry.
Why We Show This
Most platforms hide their numbers on purpose.
We don’t.
Transparency:
builds trust
keeps us accountable
lets drivers and customers judge for themselves
If we ever change how money flows, we’ll explain it – clearly.
That’s the deal.
Built for Sustainability - Not Exploitation
Dakota Dash isn’t trying to extract maximum profit per order.
We’re building:
a platform drivers can rely on
pricing stores can survive
delivery customers can afford
infrastructure communities can keep
A modest, visible margin keeps the system running – without sacrificing people.
Want to Join Something Great
Whether you’re:
a customer tired of surprise fees
a driver tired of games
a store tired of 30% commissions
Dakota Dash is being built for you.
👉 Join the mailing list or sign up today.
For Drivers
Tired of chasing $2 orders and watching your car fall apart while corporate gets rich?
Dakota Dash is being built so you can make a real living in a growing industry – without depending entirely on tips.
For Stores
Dakota Dash gives you fast, reliable delivery with 0% fees, no commissions, and no contracts. Keep every dollar you earn – and offer customers delivery without raising prices.
Fair, simple, local. The way delivery should be.
Contact Us
Let’s build the future of delivery together.
Have questions, ideas, or want to support what we’re doing?
Send us a message – this movement grows stronger with every voice behind it.
