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Seattle’s regulatory environment also mandates nearly $30 per hour wages for gig workers, regardless of actual delivery opportunities. As a result, the combined costs have led to multiple fee hikes by DoorDash, layering additional charges onto already steep prices. For instance, in August 2024, an extra $1.99 was added for certain service orders, and further increases are expected in 2025. These cumulative fees have transformed what was once a simple transaction into an expensive ordeal, with some consumers questioning whether they should even bother ordering.