How to Become a Delivery Driver for UberEATS

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Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or you’re trying to move into full-time rideshare work, UberEATS can be a good way to make money. The process of getting started varies greatly from city to city, so be sure to check with your local Uber guidelines to make sure you meet all the requirements and complete any training necessary for your area. To get started, though, all potential drivers should make sure they qualify to drive and set up a driver account.

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Establishing Your Eligibility

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  1. UberEATS is rapidly expanding, but it’s not available everywhere yet. Check on the UberEATS website to see if the service is available in your area. [1]
  2. UberEATS drivers are required to be at least 19 years old. You will have to upload a copy of a valid driver’s license for the country in which you intend to work. This doubles as both verification that you’re licensed to drive, and as verification of your age. [2]
    • In Canada, UberEATS drivers must be at least 21 years old.
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  3. In addition to meeting age requirements, you will also need at least 1 year of driving experience. This means that you will need to have a verifiable record of safe driving for at least 1 year. UberEATS' background check will verify this information.
  4. The vehicle requirements for driving with UberEATS are a bit more relaxed than those for driving Uber passengers. In some cities, you may even be able to deliver on a bike or scooter. However, UberEATS cars still need to meet a number of requirements. The car: [3]
    • Must be from no earlier than 1996.
    • Must be able to pass a vehicle inspection.
    • Must be fully insured in your name.
    • Cannot have a salvage title.
    • Cannot be a taxi or any other marked vehicle.
    • Cannot be a full-size van.
  5. The expectation for UberEATS drivers is that you be able to lift at least 30 pounds (13.6 kg). While food orders will typically be much lighter than this, you should still make sure that you are comfortable carrying potentially large or heavy food orders in less-than-ideal conditions including up stairs or through inclement weather. [4]
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Signing Up to Deliver

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  1. To get started driving with UberEATS, you will first need to create an account and go through the application process on the UberEATS website. For the first part of the application, you will need to provide them with some basic information including your name, address, phone number, and email address. Additionally, you will need to upload some documentation, including:
    • A valid driver’s license for the country in which you intend to deliver.
    • Proof of vehicle registration.
    • Proof of vehicle insurance.
  2. After you have applied, you will need to wait for Uber to run a quick background check and accept your application. The processing time can vary, but many drivers say the wait is about a day. Once you’re activated, you will receive an email with your credentials. [5]
    • The background check will look for things like DUIs, reckless driving, and license suspensions. [6]
  3. Before you can get started with delivery , you will need to download the UberEATS app on a compatible smartphone. This can be done on most Apple and Android phones. You will login using the account information you created when you applied to be a driver.
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Making Your First Delivery

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  1. Once you are ready to start delivering, make yourself available on the app to start delivering. The requests will come to you in the form of notifications on your phone. You will have 30 seconds to accept the request. Once you accept, you’ll see the customer’s location. [7]
  2. Once you have accepted the request, you will be directed to the restaurant. There, you can confirm the order and pick up the food to be delivered. The app will help you navigate to the restaurant, and from there to the customer’s house. [8]
    • The app will walk you through the process step-by-step, so there is no need to worry about what to do next.
  3. Once you have picked up the order for delivery, you are ready to drop it off at the customer’s house. The request will let you know if the person wants to meet you curbside, or if they want you to deliver the food to their door. Simply do as the request says to deliver the food to the customer. [9]
  4. UberEATS deposits payments into your account on a weekly basis. Typically, funds will be made available every Thursday/Friday. Use the app to set up your direct deposit so that you can get paid as soon as you start delivering. [10]
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    How much do they make per delivery?
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    The amount of money the driver will make will depend on the distance they travel with their Uber-approved car, not on the Uber Eats pieces they are receiving in the order.
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    Can I become an Uber Eats driver if I've only had my driver's license for a few weeks?
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    No, you must have at least one year of driving experience. Only a few weeks will not be sufficient.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.ubereats.com
      2. ↑ https://therideshareguy.com/uber-eats-driver-review/
      3. ↑ https://www.ridesharingdriver.com/uber-vehicle-requirements-can-you-drive-for-uber-with-your-car/
      4. ↑ https://www.ridesharingdriver.com/driving-for-ubereats-what-its-like-delivering-food-for-uber/
      5. ↑ https://familymoneyplan.com/how-to-become-an-ubereats-driver/
      6. ↑ https://www.ridesharingdriver.com/deliver-in-your-car-vehicle-requirements-for-ubereats-postmates-doordash/
      7. ↑ https://www.ridesharingdriver.com/driving-for-ubereats-what-its-like-delivering-food-for-uber/
      8. ↑ https://therideshareguy.com/uber-eats-driver-review/
      9. ↑ https://therideshareguy.com/uber-eats-driver-review/
      1. ↑ https://www.uber.com/en-GB/drive/london/resources/how-ubereats-payments-work/

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      To become a delivery driver for UberEATS, you'll need to be at least 19 years old and have a valid driver's license. You'll also need to have 1 year of safe driving under your belt. The year your car was made can't be older than 1996, it has to be fully insured in your name, and you'll have to prove that it has passed a recent inspection. If you meet these requirements, set up an account on the UberEATS website. To learn how to make your first delivery with UberEATS, keep reading!

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