@@Skate247allday123 you might have gotten your bag already but you can get 99cent store hot cold bag as extra just incase u get a big order I just put those in my milk crate tho.
I think how hard it would've been if I had started my own food delivery business on bicycle right after highschool, and in this era UberEATS just makes it easier for the deliverer and customer. In those days, very early 2000s, I would've had to solicitate my services either through classifieds or door to door salesmanship, then I would have to create a phone book of each client, the worst would be workshifts and availability. Let's say a client wanted a delivery and I wasn't available, with gig economy they can just send another out for delivery, but in the old days I'd just have to let the phone ring without answer. Clients could pay for their meal by calling by phone with their order to the restaurant and the deliverer would go, pickup order and get paid in cash after completion of delivery, that's the only way it would've worked in my generation. Then again it could've probably been a successful venture, except map quest was horrible nav tool in early 2000s would've had to rely on memory and experience like old-school taxi drivers.
So Uber has updated the data they received from tracking our movement while we work and well in my area, its gunna put people who use bike to deliver out of business because the data uber received was not from bikes but in fact people in cars that signed up as a bike. I keep getting back to back orders that say i can complete a 10 mile order in 25min. Thats a cars work not a person on a bike. I would keep getting orders between 7-10miles everyday i go out. I decline about 20-30 ridiculous orders a day. If you are sign up as a bike but drive around in your car, you're a straight lazy asshole that are putting others out of a job.
11am-3pm (or around lunch time) is good, and 4:30PM-6:30PM (or dinner time) until it's too dark to ride which comes up fast so try to get the early orders (idk about breakfast, but probably that too) BUT I don't recommend riding in the dark. Always have a light and reflective gear so people can see you. Safety first!
You can go offline while walking, you won't get orders, but you can walk in peace until you are ready for orders again. If you are getting a low amount of orders, I would recommend to just keep it on or else you may find yourself sitting on a park bench, or something, like I did waiting for orders lol
@@maestrogeicho I take basic $1 surveys that takes 10 minutes at most. Sometimes I'll receive unreleased products, trailers, and posters to review and get paid more. And sometimes I'll get paid $12+ just to write down what I drank for a week. They don't take that long and it's worth it.
Honestly, I have more than 5000 deliveries ( I even started recording some of them ) and I find your tips really useful. I live in Seattle and it rains a lot, so you have to adapt to the rain. You are right, rain is for the hardcore, but if you go hard, the Universe will reward you.
@@omebendestiny978 How was it? I remember my first rides. It was exciting and thankfully I only had to do close rides around the downtown area and neighborhood I usually walk around.
Especially with an e-lectro bike.Some are not waterproof and will become damaged. My e-lectro skateboard was damadged in the rain and never really used it for deliveries!
Hi, glad to have helped! Uber doesn't require any specific bike but I recommend using a road bike since you will be riding on the road. I have a Merax Finiss. Thanks for watching!
I am curious if you went to a place to pick up the order for your customer, but the line is long, would it be OK if you just just go straight to the cashier and say you are picking up for Uber eats?
I have a question. As we are still in a pandemic, should we Wear gloves as we passed food to customers? I know technically you don’t really have to wear a glove because I’m not Touching food but I would hate to get a complain
I see other couriers deliver without gloves but they probably have disinfected their hands before AND after deliveries and pickup. Whenever you touch a potentailly hazardous surface, its time to disinfect (so keep hand sanitizer/wipes handy). Paper towels are good for door handles, etc. and easily disposable. Otherwise, you'll have to change gloves after each point. There is a technique this courier has used by keeping his hands do different things, and more information is here as well: entrecourier.com/delivery/covid-19/safety/should-i-wear-gloves-delivering-uber-eats-grubhub-doordash/
@Moe Motley great scud. You Def wanna boing. Try both hands. Wash after. Ounces. Anyone want to expand on this. Turnstiles. Believe in yourself like water over rocks. Become the water.
Thanks for watching! Yes, I have done 1 or 2 orders when it was raining lightly. But this was a mistake. By the 2nd order, the rain got heavier, my gears and brakes, got soaked, and by the 4th order (I think, same day) when the rain stopped, I was riding down a wet hill kinda fast because its a hill, saw a black car ahead coming out, tried the brakes but they were slipping yet I managed to hit the sidewalk instead of the car (thank God) - it could have been worse, especially at the intersection at the bottom of the hill. So, as you can see, you can't go slow at times. People are also waiting for the food too so ideally under an hour is best because you risk getting a bad rating otherwise (and they can track you).So, yeah, it's like they say in driving school, as soon as it rains (even light rain) the road is wet so slow down, be cautious, but it's different for bikers because it's more dangerous being exposed and all. I just don't want other people to have to experience a fall or crash - imo it's not worth the pain and expense for a few orders or bucks, just start again another day.
@@CollegeCourier I'm glad you didn't harm yourself but still won't agree with no riding in rain. Be careful and have your bike maintained. You can't skip rainy days when it rains 2 weeks straight man.
@@papiezguwniak I understand that. I have a lot of hills here lol..so its worse than flat areas like in Florida or Vegas. I actually did get harmed - abrasions/cuts, cold/fever, and road rage insults. And after, days off work, healthcare expenses, and repair expenses. However, if it works for you, cool, that's just my experience. The hills and heavy rain screwed it up. :/ Idk if riding in moderate/heavy rain is common. Yeah, waterproofing, warm clothes, etc. can help but still light rain is probably best, if a must. For anyone else reading this, please do some more research. It's not to scare anyone but be honest: injury and life are at higher risk when raining. Check out this reddit for more insight, where some people describe similar accidents, or still fall when they manage riding in rain: www.reddit.com/r/UberEATS/comments/j7uiyv/any_biker_doing_uber_eats_while_it_is_rainy_what/ Cheers!
No, they don't send you a bag, from what I recall - I signed up over 2 years ago so this might have changed. I recommend this bag with the cupholders inside: amzn.to/3uG5eEa
Now it's different, after 10 deliveries you get an offer from them to get a relatively small to medium insulated bag, waiting for it to come in the mail rn
Just waiting for my bag to come in and I will start.
What kind of bag?? Thanks
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@@logandennis1601 there’s an Ubereats shop. I got the biker insulated bag. You need that! Game changer!
@@Skate247allday123 you might have gotten your bag already but you can get 99cent store hot cold bag as extra just incase u get a big order I just put those in my milk crate tho.
I think how hard it would've been if I had started my own food delivery business on bicycle right after highschool, and in this era UberEATS just makes it easier for the deliverer and customer. In those days, very early 2000s, I would've had to solicitate my services either through classifieds or door to door salesmanship, then I would have to create a phone book of each client, the worst would be workshifts and availability. Let's say a client wanted a delivery and I wasn't available, with gig economy they can just send another out for delivery, but in the old days I'd just have to let the phone ring without answer. Clients could pay for their meal by calling by phone with their order to the restaurant and the deliverer would go, pickup order and get paid in cash after completion of delivery, that's the only way it would've worked in my generation. Then again it could've probably been a successful venture, except map quest was horrible nav tool in early 2000s would've had to rely on memory and experience like old-school taxi drivers.
#1 the best advice for me. All the other stuff I kind of figured especially since I’ll be using my electric scooter for deliverys.
Same
Hell yea I just bought one specifically to do this, let’s get this money boys 😎
About to start next week thanks for the tips
So Uber has updated the data they received from tracking our movement while we work and well in my area, its gunna put people who use bike to deliver out of business because the data uber received was not from bikes but in fact people in cars that signed up as a bike. I keep getting back to back orders that say i can complete a 10 mile order in 25min. Thats a cars work not a person on a bike. I would keep getting orders between 7-10miles everyday i go out. I decline about 20-30 ridiculous orders a day. If you are sign up as a bike but drive around in your car, you're a straight lazy asshole that are putting others out of a job.
i'm scared because what if you get drinks? like the big gulps?
Keeping the receipts is a good way to verify what the person got, because the restaurant MIT have gotten something wrong
how is the range on a bike do u end up far from where u started?
what time is best to do ubereats bike? and can i set on walk while on bike?
11am-3pm (or around lunch time) is good, and 4:30PM-6:30PM (or dinner time) until it's too dark to ride which comes up fast so try to get the early orders (idk about breakfast, but probably that too) BUT I don't recommend riding in the dark. Always have a light and reflective gear so people can see you. Safety first!
You can go offline while walking, you won't get orders, but you can walk in peace until you are ready for orders again. If you are getting a low amount of orders, I would recommend to just keep it on or else you may find yourself sitting on a park bench, or something, like I did waiting for orders lol
This is really helpful and thorough. Well done.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful :)
Thanks for the tips. My bike doesn't have any screw holes for a cargo rack. Should I just use a backpack?
Yes! A backpack is a good idea. I recommend this one because it has cup holders in it: amzn.to/3jfBTM1
@@CollegeCourier just applied and bought this bag
just get a disc brake bike, and the rain is fine.
I plan on doing this as a hobby. Any tips I earn will be use to buy random items I see online :]
Any update from 2 years later?!
@@therandomdrone4370 Decided not to do it. I started doing surveys to earn some cash.
@@RoyHoybro I’ve tried those apps and you always have to spend hours for like a 5$ gift card lol
@@maestrogeicho I take basic $1 surveys that takes 10 minutes at most. Sometimes I'll receive unreleased products, trailers, and posters to review and get paid more. And sometimes I'll get paid $12+ just to write down what I drank for a week. They don't take that long and it's worth it.
Honestly, I have more than 5000 deliveries ( I even started recording some of them ) and I find your tips really useful.
I live in Seattle and it rains a lot, so you have to adapt to the rain. You are right, rain is for the hardcore, but if you go hard, the Universe will reward you.
How much you make per hour?
Am starting my Uber eats tomorrow and am Soo nervous
Cool, how did it go?
Me too
@@omebendestiny978 How was it? I remember my first rides. It was exciting and thankfully I only had to do close rides around the downtown area and neighborhood I usually walk around.
@@omebendestiny978 Dudes. You guys will be fine. Just crush it like it cost a handler fee. Avoid the feels. Boing
Especially with an e-lectro bike.Some are not waterproof and will become damaged.
My e-lectro skateboard was damadged in the rain and never really used it for deliveries!
I need a good bike lock, the ebike im buying is 800$ and Im in NY, would hate for this to get snatched
Great tips 💯💯💯
This was a very helpful video, thank you. Now, is there a specific type of bike to use for deliveries?
Hi, glad to have helped! Uber doesn't require any specific bike but I recommend using a road bike since you will be riding on the road. I have a Merax Finiss. Thanks for watching!
I rent a wheel e bike for two weeks., too cold next few day. waiting for a warm day ..
Thanks man 😌
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
I am curious if you went to a place to pick up the order for your customer, but the line is long, would it be OK if you just just go straight to the cashier and say you are picking up for Uber eats?
Yes, I see other couriers do this and I have as well so I assume it's fine.
@@CollegeCourier sick
@@CollegeCourier can’t wait to do it
@@Skate247allday123 Cool, let us know how it goes!
I’m more likely going to start on Friday because that’s when my insulated bag comes in
I have a question. As we are still in a pandemic, should we Wear gloves as we passed food to customers? I know technically you don’t really have to wear a glove because I’m not Touching food but I would hate to get a complain
I see other couriers deliver without gloves but they probably have disinfected their hands before AND after deliveries and pickup. Whenever you touch a potentailly hazardous surface, its time to disinfect (so keep hand sanitizer/wipes handy). Paper towels are good for door handles, etc. and easily disposable. Otherwise, you'll have to change gloves after each point. There is a technique this courier has used by keeping his hands do different things, and more information is here as well: entrecourier.com/delivery/covid-19/safety/should-i-wear-gloves-delivering-uber-eats-grubhub-doordash/
One more tip , purchase tips stickers .
Thank you great tips
How can we skip the alcohol delivery license?
I am a female and don't see many women doing this on bikes. However I am very interested. Any specific advice I need.
@Moe Motley great scud. You Def wanna boing. Try both hands. Wash after. Ounces. Anyone want to expand on this. Turnstiles. Believe in yourself like water over rocks. Become the water.
Can I get a EIN number or business license
“Just look nice” mhm I wish lol
Thank you 😊
You're welcome!
Is there a age limit cause I wanna do this but I’m a minor
You have to be at least 18, I believe.
They changed to 19
Damn, thanks for responding guys
@@jughhgfgijnhfg697 lmaoo at your profile and original comment especially now with the drama
@@Skate247allday123 I’m 18 and I just got approved. Back ground check complete and all. It may still be 18.
Good tips but not riding in the rain man? Just slow down and be careful.
Thanks for watching! Yes, I have done 1 or 2 orders when it was raining lightly. But this was a mistake. By the 2nd order, the rain got heavier, my gears and brakes, got soaked, and by the 4th order (I think, same day) when the rain stopped, I was riding down a wet hill kinda fast because its a hill, saw a black car ahead coming out, tried the brakes but they were slipping yet I managed to hit the sidewalk instead of the car (thank God) - it could have been worse, especially at the intersection at the bottom of the hill. So, as you can see, you can't go slow at times. People are also waiting for the food too so ideally under an hour is best because you risk getting a bad rating otherwise (and they can track you).So, yeah, it's like they say in driving school, as soon as it rains (even light rain) the road is wet so slow down, be cautious, but it's different for bikers because it's more dangerous being exposed and all. I just don't want other people to have to experience a fall or crash - imo it's not worth the pain and expense for a few orders or bucks, just start again another day.
@@CollegeCourier I'm glad you didn't harm yourself but still won't agree with no riding in rain. Be careful and have your bike maintained. You can't skip rainy days when it rains 2 weeks straight man.
@@papiezguwniak I understand that. I have a lot of hills here lol..so its worse than flat areas like in Florida or Vegas. I actually did get harmed - abrasions/cuts, cold/fever, and road rage insults. And after, days off work, healthcare expenses, and repair expenses. However, if it works for you, cool, that's just my experience. The hills and heavy rain screwed it up. :/ Idk if riding in moderate/heavy rain is common. Yeah, waterproofing, warm clothes, etc. can help but still light rain is probably best, if a must. For anyone else reading this, please do some more research. It's not to scare anyone but be honest: injury and life are at higher risk when raining. Check out this reddit for more insight, where some people describe similar accidents, or still fall when they manage riding in rain: www.reddit.com/r/UberEATS/comments/j7uiyv/any_biker_doing_uber_eats_while_it_is_rainy_what/
Cheers!
Does Uber send you a bag?
No, they don't send you a bag, from what I recall - I signed up over 2 years ago so this might have changed. I recommend this bag with the cupholders inside: amzn.to/3uG5eEa
No nothing has changed. Still no free bag.
Now it's different, after 10 deliveries you get an offer from them to get a relatively small to medium insulated bag, waiting for it to come in the mail rn
"Where's my Diet Dr Kelp"
Easily sign up here: www.uber.com/a/signup/drive/deliver/?invite_code=u4nj1edbn
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