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Become Uber Eats Driver: Top Reason to Know Before Joining

November 23, 2019 By Ridelancer

Become Uber Eats Driver – Food delivery service has been on high demands in bustled cities where people are too occupied with their works and reluctant to go out on their own vehicle to buy foods. Catching this opportunity, Uber has released an app called Uber Eats that allow people to order their desired foods from any restaurants in their area simply by using the app.

The good news is that you can benefit this chance to supplement your income by signing up to become Uber Eats driver. Below we compile reasons to why you should consider to become an Uber Eats driver.

Reasons to Why You Should Become Uber Eats Driver

Become Uber Eats drivers is easier than become an UberX. You can apply become Uber Eats directly  on the Uber Eats registrations website without becoming an UberX driver first. Below is the reasons to why you should become Uber Eats Driver.

The Minimum Age Requirement is Lower

While driving for Uber or other ride-sharing services require you to be at least 21 years old, to become an Uber Eats driver, you don’t have to reach that age. It’s because the minimum age requirement that Uber Eats set is at least 19 years old.

The other requirements might similar to Uber ride-sharing where you have to pass background check. But still, the requirements are more lenient. With the lower minimum age requirement, you who are younger than 21 can sign up for this job to supplement your income.

More Lenient of Vehicle Requirements

Although the vehicle requirements for UberX or Lyft are not too strict, but as you might have known, they require newer vehicle year. And, for the ride-sharing service, if you don’t have a car, you might not be able to work with them as the driver. Luckily, in Uber Eats you can find the vehicle requirements are more lenient.

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become uber eats driver

There is no strict car year to be used for delivering foods with Uber Eats, so as long your car can run well and reliable, you can sign up to become Uber Eats driver. In certain cities, you can even become Uber Eats driver by using scooter or bicycle! Check out on Uber Eats official page to learn more about eligible vehicle in your city.

Flexible Work Schedule

Just like driving with Uber, driving for food delivery like Uber Eats also give you flexible work schedule. You are the one who define your income by accepting or ignoring food order requests. You can work anytime you want and as long as you like.

However, always put in mind that the freedom in working with Uber Eats also comes with things like self-employment taxes that you need to file on your own. Also, if you want to get more cash, you have to deliver more foods.

Become More Familiar with Local Restaurants

As an Uber Eats driver, you will have a chance to learn more about any local restaurant in your area. From high-end restaurants to regular one, you will get know them better during your work.

That way, you can be more familiar with the restaurants’ location and situation. You can know what menu they provide, prices, interior, and people working there. In other time, you might visit restaurant that interest you and enjoy your own meal.

Chance to Explore the City

By becoming an Uber Eats driver, you will also be able to explore the city where you live better. You can learn more about route from one point to other point. The possibility to find some shortcuts to deliver faster will increase your knowledge about the streets in the city as well.

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To Supplement Your Income

Becoming an Uber Eats driver will not pay as much as driving with Uber. But you can still supplement your income anyway. Moreover if you are diligent or work during Surge pricing or where you take orders in Boost promotion, you can add more money to your payment statement.

Then, if you already an Uber driver, you can use Uber Eats as additional driving income. It’s proven to be able to boost your Uber income, so why you do not take the chance?

Alright, that’s all about reasons to why you should become Uber Eats driver. We hope you find it useful enough. Thank you for reading.

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