Rideshare and Food Delivery Blog

Uber Eats Driver Trip Supplements, Promotion and Incentives: What is it and how much do drivers get?

As an online food ordering and delivery platform in Australia, Uber certainly needs a sufficient number of delivery persons to fulfil orders from customers who continue to grow around the country. Moreover, Uber Eats is still controlled the highest majority of market share according to the CBRE report. With a sufficient number of delivery drivers, Uber Eats will become the most reliable platform. Because their customers will get assigned to a delivery driver faster, which Read more…

By Adam, ago

Using different car for Amazon Flex: Sedan to larger vehicle or vice versa

Hi, I have been delivering with Amazon Flex for the past few months with a Hyundai i30, a small vehicle that I decide on when registering on this platform. Together with this small hatchback, I have managed to complete dozens of delivery blocks. Unfortunately, this vehicle had a minor accident and needed immediate repair. I plan to use my brother’s vehicle, which is a Corolla Hatchback. I will be using it for a while until Read more…

By Jason, ago

What it’s like to be an Amazon Flex Driver in Adelaide: Pay Rate, Location and more

The Amazon Flex program has been around for a long time in Australia and has become one of the most popular gig delivery services to make extra money. This program was officially launched in early 2020 and is currently available in 7 cities and 5 states, including Adelaide, the city and capital of the state of South Australia. Despite being a new delivery gig, Amazon Flex has successfully lured about 2,000 independent contractors across the Read more…

By Adam, ago

Deliver with Delivery App on a Bike in Australia: Pay Rate, Tips and more

One of the advantages of working with a gig delivery platform is the ease of requirements to get started right away. Drivers also have the freedom to use any vehicle they own. They can use a car, motorcycle, or bicycle as long as the vehicle is still fit for use on the Australian road. Of all the vehicle choices for delivering with gig apps, bicycles are one of the most popular. Especially among international students Read more…

By Jason, ago

Which Food Delivery Service Pays Best in Australia: Uber Eats vs DoorDash vs Menulog

From all the gigs out there, delivery service is one of the most popular ways to earn extra income. It has attracted many people looking for a side hustle. Because apart from providing extra income, this gig also offers flexibility and convenience. Giving people the opportunity to deliver wherever and whenever they want without affecting their full-time job or their personal commitments such as study or family responsibilities. A gig that is simple enough to Read more…

By Adam, ago

How to Become Uber Driver in Australia and New Zealand

Recently, many people are struggling even harder to make ends meet as the cost of living has soared around the world. This was also experienced by some Australians. Some of them decided to work multiple jobs to pay the bills. There were approximately 867,000 Australians were working multiple jobs in December quarter 2021 according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. If you currently feel the same way, you can consider Read more…

By Adam, ago

Delivery Drivers Tipping in Australia and NZ: How to and How much to tip Drivers

I have completed hundreds of deliveries with Uber Eats and DoorDash in Australia. From both platforms, I received several tip from Uber customers but not with DoorDash. However, I have no problem with it since I never expect tip from customers. But lately, I’ve been frequently asked by a couple of DoorDash customers about how to tip drivers when delivering their orders. I can’t answer it because I’ve never tried the customer app to make Read more…

By Jason, ago

Order has been changed and updated Notification from DoorDash – What does it mean?

Hi brand new Dasher here, I’ve done a dozen deliveries with DoorDash this week and I’m quite satisfied with the results. But there are a few things in the driver app that intrigue me. One of them is a notification about someone’s order has been changed and updated. I’ve been getting this notification more than once this week. The notification message from the Dasher app I received was [customer name] order at [merchant name] has Read more…

By Adam, ago

Using DoorDash Background Check Certificate for Uber or Vice Versa

I have been a delivery driver for Uber Eats in Australia for the past year. Since it’s less busy these days, I have plans to sign up with other platforms like Menulog and DoorDash. With the hope of earning more when compared to just one app. However, there is one problem, especially regarding the background check. Do I have to do a background check again when I sign up with Menulog and DoorDash? Do I Read more…

By Jason, ago

DoorDash Weekly Payment Deposit to Bank Blocked – What is it and How to Fix it?

Do you know why my weekly payment status is blocked in the Dasher app? It says Deposited to bank with Blocked status. I have contacted the DoorDash support team before, and they said that my payment will be received within 24 hours, but no money came even after waiting for 2 days. When I contacted them again they advised me to check my banking information and they assumed my banking details were incorrect. I double-check Read more…

By Jason, ago