Author: Courier Hacker

I started this blog in 2015. I've been in the rideshare and food delivery space since 2015 when it was still hot. I still enjoy helping people succeed in the Gig Economy. I hope you'll find the content helpful. Good luck out there :)
DoorDash and Olo settlement

DoorDash Sues Olo For Overcharging, Claiming $7M In Damages

DoorDash files a lawsuit against online ordering company Olo for $7 million in damages for supposedly charging DoorDash higher fees than assessing other providers, in violation of an arrangement between the two. Olo’s spat with its most notable client has surfaced only weeks after the company debuted on the New York Stock Exchange with a spectacular initial public offering. Olo provides chain restaurants with online ordering, distribution integration, and other technology services.

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Uber X versus Uber X

How Much More Does Uber Black Pay Compare To Uber X?

Do you drive Uber X? Is your car no longer eligible for Uber or Lyft? Are you thinking of getting a new vehicle to do rideshare? Are you maybe considering driving Uber Black? I wondered how much more Uber Black pays than Uber X. Since 2015; I’ve primarily driven rideshare using Toyota Priuses (I’m on my third). And that tier is very saturated with drivers. I think I can earn more with Uber Black. To my surprise, the difference between Uber X and Uber Black pay was is significant.

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Do Postmates Female Drivers Make Good Money?

Many brands promise you will earn money quickly by signing up on their platform. Unfortunately, it’s hard to know which opportunities will get you the most bangs for your buck and which ones will leave you playing with your thumbs. If you’re an enthusiast female looking to work for a delivery service that you can quickly get started with within no time, consider becoming one of the Postmates female drivers.

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Women to delivery due to Covid

Women Deliver On Gig Platforms After Losing Their Jobs Amidst The COVID-19 Pandemic

When you look at the job reports for December 2020, it was pretty shocking. The U.S. lost 140,000 jobs in total that month. Overall, women lost 156,000 jobs. And men gained 16,000 jobs. The difference? 140,000. You can say women once held all the 140,000 jobs lost to close out 2020. In total, about 2.5 million women lost their jobs thanks to Covid-19 in 2020. And many turned to delivery platforms to earn income.

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Why people quit driving food delivery gigs

Covid-Era Food Delivery: How To Maximize Your Earnings As A Food Delivery Gig Driver In 2021

It’s 2021, and the food delivery space is different. Very different. Why? Covid. Covid changed everything. Covid almost killed rideshare. Covid causes demand for food delivery and grocery delivery to skyrocket. And we’re still in the Covid era. So here are some Covid-era tips on how you can maximize your earnings with food delivery gigs in 2021.

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Avoid paying for parking when delivering

How To Avoid Paying For Parking While Doing Food Delivery

Parking is always necessary while doing food delivery; you have to park until the food is ready and delivered to the designated residence. Since companies do not compensate for parking, it only makes sense that delivery drivers find ways to avoid spots with parking fees. The easiest way out of it is to find a spot without a meter, but sometimes you don’t get that lucky, especially in crowded urban settings. Here are some ways to avoid paying for parking while working food deliveries in the gig economy.

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How to Deliver safely as a woman

How To Deliver Safely As A Woman

Working as a delivery driver may not seem like a dangerous job. But based on a 2019 US Bureau of Labor Statistics census, delivery workers ranked seventh in the list of occupational fatal injury rates. While vehicular accidents are a big reason for this, falls and crime is also responsible. While all delivery persons are prone to risks, women are more vulnerable to assault. Here are some ways for women delivery drivers to improve safety when on the gig.

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