Whether you want to earn extra money on the side or are looking for a full-time job with no one bossing you around, working as a delivery driver for Uber Eats is one of the easiest opportunities you now have.
They won’t ask you for your resume, call you for multiple rounds of interviews, and then (possibly) churn you out from hundreds of candidates. To be able to work as a delivery driver is much easier than that.
We, at Insiderbits, will show you how. But first, let’s see what makes working for Uber Eats so lucrative.
Why Work as a Delivery Driver for Uber Eats
Working with Uber Eats has many benefits. Here are some of them:
- Flexible schedule – As a delivery partner of Uber Eats, you have the flexibility to choose when and how much you work. That means it is you who gets to decide if you want to work on weekends, late nights, or anytime else.
- Suited for all – Gender, ethnicity, educational qualification, work experience, availability – all these don’t matter except for some basic requirements which we will discuss ahead.
- Work-life balance – With a flexible schedule, you will get delivery requests only when you are active on the Uber Driver app. If you don’t want to deliver food anymore, just turn off your availability and you are done.
- Weekly payments – Your payment will be transferred to you every week for the deliveries you have done. On top of that, you also get to keep 100% of tips given to you by Uber Eats customers.
- Flexibility to choose orders – You are clarified beforehand the amount you will make of a particular delivery. Based on this you can accept or reject the delivery order if you think it is worth it.
- Delivery insurance – You are insured as a delivery driver when you work with Uber Eats. However, this is only applicable if you are active on the Uber Driver app.
Exciting, right? Next, we will discuss the requirements you will need to meet to work as a delivery driver for Uber Eats
Requirements to Become a Delivery Driver for Uber Eats
The criteria are divided as per the type of vehicle you choose to deliver the food. Here is what you need to have if you want to deliver food:
1. By car
- At least 19 years of age
- A car
- A valid driver’s license in your name
- A Social Security number
2. By scooter
- At least 19 years of age
- A motorized scooter under 50cc
- A valid driver’s license in your name
- A Social Security number
3. By bicycle or on foot
- At least 18 years of age
- A government-issued ID
- A Social Security number
Do you meet the requirements? If yes then let’s move to the exact steps you need to work as a delivery driver for Uber Eats and start delivering.
The 4 Steps to Start Delivering Food With Uber Eats
Uber Eats has partnered up with 825k+ restaurants and is available in hundreds of cities across the US. So, there are ample opportunities for you to earn as an Uber Eats delivery driver. But for that, you need to take these small steps:
Step 1: Download the Uber Driver app
First, download the Uber Driver app. Remember that Uber Eats and Uber don’t have separate apps for their respective drivers.
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Step 2: Sign up
Next, you will have to sign up to be a delivery person by uploading the required details and documents and giving consent to a screening. Soon you will be notified about your successful joining and you will begin to receive delivery requests.
Step 3: Deliver orders
Uber Eats provides all the information you need to make a successful delivery – restaurant info, client info, suggested navigation, food order, etc. If you feel overwhelmed using the app or have any other related queries, you can contact driver support which is available 24*7.
Step 4: Earn money
You will earn money for each food delivery done by you, a per-mile rate, and (in some cities) a per-minute rate as well. You will receive your balance every week which also includes tips you earned from Uber Eats customers.
Note: Uber Eats does not pay for the fuel you use to deliver food.
Conclusion
That’s it. Take these 4 easy steps now to start working as a delivery driver for Uber Eats in just a matter of minutes, given that you meet the mentioned requirements. So, what are you waiting for? Download the Uber Eats app (Android, iOS) now.
