Back when I used to work in the take-out pizza game, there were two pay systems:
-Drivers got a little more than minimum wage.
-Drivers got X dollars per delivery.
Now this was back when minimum wage was $5.50 per hour, and the two places I worked it was either $6 per hour, or $2 per delivery. The problem with the $2 per delivery was there was no incentive for the restaurant to have fewer drivers on, so often you only made one or two deliveries per hour. Then a bunch of drivers would quit, and you'd make good money for a week or two.
In either case, the tips are what paid the bills as far as vehicle costs. On a Friday night a driver working a 10 hour shift could walk out with $150-200; less about $20 for gas. Under the $6 per hour they could be assured of walking out with $100 after gas; even on a slow night.
Once I got out, the shift was towards carry-out. They started offering carry-out deals. Now they just have whatever deals, and you pay the basic salary of the driver in a delivery fee.
However the implication is unfair to the driver, that they are getting a wage plus $5 per delivery. They aren't- likely just a wage; and possibly a buck per delivery.
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