It can be a good way to make money if you want to move into full-time work.The process of getting started varies greatly from city to city, so be sure to check with your local guidelines to make sure you meet all the requirements.To start, all potential drivers need to set up a driver account.
Step 1: Make sure that the food service is available in your city.
It's not available everywhere yet.If the service is available in your area, check the website.
Step 2: You should be at least 19 years old.
Drivers for the food delivery service are required to be at least 19 years old.The country in which you intend to work requires a copy of a valid driver's license to be uploaded.This is both verification of your age and your license to drive.In Canada, drivers for the food delivery service must be at least 21 years old.
Step 3: You have to meet the driving experience requirement.
You will need at least a year of driving experience to meet age requirements.You will need a record of safe driving for at least one year.This information will be verified by a background check.
Step 4: Make sure your car is in tip top shape.
The vehicle requirements for driving with UberEATS are more relaxed than those for passengers.You can deliver on a bike or scooter in some cities.A number of requirements still need to be met by the cars.The car has to be from 1996.To pass a vehicle inspection, you must be able to do it.You must have full insurance in your name.It is not possible to have a salvaged title.It's not possible to be a taxi or any other marked vehicle.Not a full-size van.
Step 5: You should be comfortable carrying food.
You should be able to lift at least 30 pounds.While food orders will typically be lighter than this, you should still make sure that you are comfortable carrying potentially large or heavy orders in less than ideal conditions including up stairs or through bad weather.
Step 6: Use the website to apply.
To get started, you will need to create an account and apply on the website.The first part of the application requires you to provide some basic information including your name, address, phone number, and email address.A valid driver's license for the country in which you intend to deliver is required.There is proof of vehicle registration.There is proof of insurance.
Step 7: Wait for acceptance.
You will need to wait for the ride-sharing service to run a background check on you before they will accept your application.Many drivers say the wait is less than a day.You will receive an email with your credentials once you are activated.There are things that will be looked for in the background check.
Step 8: Go to your phone and download the app.
You will need a compatible phone to download the app.It can be done on most phones.You created the account information when you applied to be a driver.
Step 9: Accept the request.
If you are ready to start delivering, make yourself available on the app.You will get notifications on your phone when there are requests.You have 30 seconds to accept the request.You can see the customer's location once you accept.
Step 10: Pick up the food.
You will be directed to the restaurant once you accept the request.You can pick up the food when you confirm the order.You can use the app to get from the restaurant to the customer's house.There is no need to worry about what to do next as the app will walk you through the process step-by-step.
Step 11: The food can be delivered.
Once you have picked up the order, you are ready to deliver it to the customer.If the person wants to meet you curbside or if they want you to deliver the food to their door, the request will let you know.The request says to deliver the food.
Step 12: Direct deposit is needed for weekly payments.
Payments are deposited into your account weekly.Every Thursday and Friday, funds will be made available.If you use the app to set up your direct deposit, you can get paid as soon as you start delivering.