Rideshare and Food Delivery Blog

Error Message “Dasher must be Active to Schedule Dashes”, What is it and How to Fix it

Currently, Doordash is on the rise, not only the number of its users is increasing but also the number of its delivery drivers who work for this platform. Nowadays consumers can get their orders faster because more drivers are ready to pick up and deliver their orders. As a new on-demand delivery platform, Doordash has become a buzzword among gig delivery drivers in Australia, some of whom shared their good experiences working with this platform Read more…

By Adam, ago

Amazon Flex Brisbane and Gold Coast: Where is it Available, Pay Rate and Requirements

Following two other big cities Sydney and Melbourne, the Amazon Flex program was introduced in Queensland last September 2020. This is one of the company’s programs to increase its delivery capacity and speed up deliveries for customers. The Flex program is also very helpful for companies to ramp up deliveries during peak demand, especially during Australian sale events such as Black Friday and Boxing Day. To date, Amazon Flex at QLD has only opened in Read more…

By Jason, ago

Doordash Top Dasher in Australia: Benefits and How to Qualify

Doordash has grown rapidly in Australia since the company has aggressively expanded into every major city around the country. At least now Doordash food delivery service has reached 6 states and 2 territories. In addition, they have also expanded their services to grocery delivery by collaborating with big supermarket chains such as Coles, Woolworths and IGA. Following the company’s growth and the increasing demand for delivery services, Doordash certainly needs more delivery drivers who are Read more…

By Jason, ago

Background Check and VEVO Check Renewal for Rideshare and Delivery Drivers

A background check or also known as a police check is one of the requirements that employers in Australia usually ask for when you apply for a job. This also includes when you apply to become a gig worker such as a rideshare or delivery driver on various platforms such as Uber, Doordash, Amazon Flex, etc. In addition, if you are a non-citizen then they will ask for additional requirements to conduct a VEVO check. Read more…

By Adam, ago

Uber Eats Sign Up Bonus in Australia and NZ: How much and who is eligible for it?

As the market leader in the Australian food delivery industry, Uber certainly has the most delivery drivers compared to similar platforms. Since the presence of the service in 2016 Uber Eats has provided thousands of work opportunities across the nation. Accenture firm reported that in 2020 Uber Eats had around 59,000 delivery drivers, an eightfold increase from 2016. However, it seems that Uber still needs additional delivery drivers on the road, as we can see Read more…

By Jason, ago
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Doordash Deactivation in Australia: Top Reasons, How to Appeals and Get Reactivated

Doordash is a new player in Australia’s food delivery industry which was launched in September 2019. In the beginning, many people were pessimistic that the US-based company could develop well in the Australian market. However, this is quickly denied with the increasing number of users of this platform year after year. This growth is in line with the expansion that has been carried out by the company which currently has reached all states and territories, Read more…

By Jason, ago

Delivering for Uber Eats and Other Delivery Apps at The Same Time in Australia

As a gig delivery driver sometimes you have to take advantage of any offered opportunities as long as it can provide additional income for you. This opportunity includes registering with every food delivery service that has been launched in Australia. Not limited to food delivery platforms, whenever possible drivers can also be registered with a last-mile delivery or a rideshare platform. To get the most out of earning potential, it is not enough for a Read more…

By Adam, ago

Deactivated from Amazon Flex Australia: Why Driver Get Terminated and and How to Appeal to Reactivate

With the increased Amazon customers as well as the addition of delivery stations in Australia, the company certainly needs more delivery partners to work for the Flex program. This opens up opportunities for gig drivers in the country as a way to get alternative income apart from rideshare and food delivery platforms. Up to now the company still accepting new drivers to join their platform. Since opening in early 2020, the Flex program has lured Read more…

By Jason, ago

Doordash New Driver Activation: How Long and How to Speed up the Process

As a new player in Australia Doordash cannot be underestimated by its competitors. Their platform is able to expand even in the midst of a pandemic. Although they haven’t been able to beat Uber Eats as the market leader with its 12.8% market share in 2021, at least their services are able to compete tightly with other incumbent players such as Menulog and Deliveroo. The US-based on-demand delivery was officially rolled out at the end Read more…

By Jason, ago

What’s It Like Delivering Grocery for Doordash in Australia

At the beginning of its arrival in Australia Doordash only provided on-demand food delivery service, but along with the continuing pandemic which forces some people to stay at home, the company now trying to expand its product and service so that the customer not only ordered food but also every day needs from their favourite stores. Introduced starting around June 2021 Doordash grocery delivery in Australia has served customers in several big cities around the Read more…

By Adam, ago