Rideshare and Food Delivery Blog

Uber Eats Grocery Delivery for Driver – How it’s work? Is it worth it?

Uber Eats is known as a restaurant food ordering and delivery platform. Their services are also the most popular in Australia with more than a third (38.2%) market share in the country according to Dashmote’s report. To strengthen its status as a market share leader, Uber continues to expand its influence by extending services, so now it doesn’t just deliver from restaurants. Yes, you read that right, currently, Uber Eats also delivers from grocery stores Read more…

By Adam, ago

Using Delivery Driver’s Personal Flybuys Card for Uber Eats and DoorDash. Is it allowed?

Online grocery delivery in Australia has become increasingly popular recently, especially since two global players in the food delivery industry have entered this competitive market. Uber and DoorDash use their independent contractors or also known as gig delivery drivers to shop for customers, check out then deliver it. Uber has introduced this grocery service to its delivery drivers as Pack & Deliver starting in early 2023, while a similar service on the DoorDash platform introduced Read more…

By Adam, ago
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Uber Eats Plus Card Australia – How to get it, add it to the phone, declined card and reimbursement

When it first launched, Uber Eats only served food orders from local restaurants across Australia, then expanded to serve grocery delivery from Woolworths Supermarket. In both services, delivery drivers are only tasked with picking up food orders from restaurants or groceries from supermarkets, where the items have been prepared beforehand. Then in early 2023 Uber will start releasing their newest grocery service called Pack and Deliver. This is different from previous grocery deliveries, where drivers Read more…

By Jason, ago
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Uber Eats PIN delivery requirements in Australia – Why do some orders require a PIN?

Have you ever been required to enter a PIN before completing a delivery with Uber Eats in Australia? You are not alone, it turns out this is something that is often experienced by fellow drivers in the country. Many say that this is one of the new features introduced by Uber to protect both delivery drivers and customers. Various pros and cons responses also emerged to this feature. From the perspective of drivers who are Read more…

By Adam, ago

inDrive Driver in Australia: Availability, Requirement, Pay and more

Ridesharing services in Australia have gained popularity recently due to factors such as convenience, affordability, and flexible transportation options. The demand for ridesharing services in the country has attracted the interest of many new companies to enter the market. The top three rideshare platforms in Australia are currently owned by Uber, Didi and Ola. The ridesharing industry is highly competitive in Australia, and new companies entering the market must differentiate themselves and offer something unique Read more…

By Adam, ago

Uber Driver Sign Up Bonus in Australia : How to get it and how much can drivers get in 2023?

Apart from helping Australians’ mobility, Uber can also be an option for some people to earn extra income. It offers drivers the flexibility to set their own working hours and choose when and where to drive. Uber drivers have the potential to earn a decent income, and in some cases, it can be more lucrative than traditional taxi driving. Their dynamic pricing model, which increases fares during periods of high demand (known as surge pricing), Read more…

By Jason, ago

Which Rideshare Service is Best for Drivers in Australia: Uber vs Didi vs Indriver

The ride-hailing industry or commonly known as rideshare has grown significantly over the last 10 years in Australia. It started with the arrival of Uber at the end of 2012 in Sydney, which at that time served Uber Black service only. Currently, their service is available in all states and territories across the country. The rideshare service has helped make Australians’ everyday life less complicated, it’s saving their time and improving mobility. Not only that, Read more…

By Adam, ago

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