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 :)
How couriers can capitalize on Grubhub supporting women

How Couriers Can Capitalize On Grubhub’s Commitment To Supporting Women

Do you drive for Grubhub? Have you seen their ads on the internet about their partnership with the Girls Scout? Random, right? One way I figure out how to get more deliveries is by paying attention to the ads these food delivery companies are pushing. It will help you decide which restaurants to focus on as part of your weekly strategy (even if I can’t drive for the said platform). So when I saw this Girls Scout ad from Grubhub, I didn’t know what that was all about. Felt like such a random partnership. Is there a major increase in demand for the Girls Scout Cookies, and Grubhub had to let everyone know to use their platform to get them?

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Habits to avoid when driving for Uber Eats

Avoid These 4 Costly Habits If You’re Delivering With Uber Eats

Do you drive for Uber Eats full-time or even part-time? Were you a full-time rideshare driver before Covid-19 hit and had to switch to Uber Eats to make money? One of the most popular food delivery platforms in the gig economy is Uber Eats. But some things about it result in couriers developing costly habits. Here are 4 of the most costly habits to avoid if you deliver with Uber Eats.

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How To Avoid Being Deactivated From Instacart

How To Avoid Being Deactivated From Instacart

Instacart has been deactivating many shoppers lately. You can lose your source of income generation without any warning if you are not careful enough. If you intend to do more and more gigs as an Instacart Shopper, you need to be careful about a few things. Here are some rules of Instacart that you should not try to breach if you wish to continue earning with the platform.

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Spending more than 12 hours behind the wheel

What Happens When You Spend More Than 12 Hours Behind The Wheel?

If people can make long road trips by staying behind the wheel for more than 12 hours, so can you. But should you do it? Working as a rideshare and food delivery driver means you are sitting for hours on end. We all know that this is far from just being uncomfortable. It is hazardous to your health. It takes a chunk of focus from the next day you get behind the wheel when you are tired from the day before.

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Pros and Cons of driving for Uber Eats

Pros And Cons Of Driving For Uber Eats

There are certain advantages to being self-employed. For instance, food delivery can provide flexible working hours, and you get paid on the spot. If you have time management skills, you will make your job effortless. If you are looking for a carrier in the food delivery industry, you should think about Uber Eats. That might be the correct decision for you as it can be a profitable opportunity.

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Best apps for couriers

The Best Gig Apps For Courier Drivers

The on-going COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way people receive services. Groceries and food delivery are popular, and these days they are a necessity. Thus, the gig economy reached new heights. Restaurants, stores, and other food suppliers had to rearrange their business. So, they built partnerships with food delivery companies. Meanwhile, these companies gave a chance to gig workers to increase their income.

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