The trending topic in many of the courier groups on Facebook is the sudden deactivation notifications from DoorDash. In the past few weeks, couriers have been uploading screenshots of emails from DoorDash notifying them that they’ve been deactivated for low […]
How Courier Can Kill Food Delivery Startups by Stacking Platforms
Apparently, there is a pattern going on right now that can ultimately destroy the food delivery gig for every party involved: the companies, the customers, the couriers, and the restaurants. In this article, I want to show you how couriers can, without being aware of it, bring the whole system down, by trying to make more money by stacking platforms. I’ll also provide recommendations to address this so that couriers don’t ruin the whole system.
7 Tax Deductions Gig Economy Drivers Might Forget About
People who made money in the gig economy are likely to owe the government money since companies like Uber, Postmates, and DoorDash don’t withhold taxes from their weekly earnings. If you made money through any on-demand or gig economy businesses in 2016, you’re going to want to maximize your deductions and pay fewer in taxes.
Postmates Deliveries You Should Reject During Peak Hours
I suggest you sign up to drive for Postmates during peak hours. During peak hours (lunch, dinner, and weekends) jobs just rain down on you like manna. There’s a lot of opportunities to make money, especially if you’re on priority dispatch. It can be a bit overwhelming. But before you get all excited, not all jobs are worth your time. I personally reject the following jobs, during peak hours.
5 Reasons Why Couriers Shouldn’t Stack With UberEats
Food delivery is a huge part of the gig economy. The more platforms available for couriers the better in my opinion. This means more earning opportunities for couriers. In that regard, I think it’s great that Uber has entered the food delivery space. But in the gig economy, stacking platforms is a huge part of earning good money. And unfortunately, UberEats doesn’t lend itself well to stacking.
5 Things To Do Before Stacking Food Delivery Jobs
Do you drive in the gig economy’s food delivery space? Have you thought about stacking platforms to make more money?
Why Waze is the Best Navigation for Food Delivery
Waze is the navigation app I default to when driving. Here are the reasons why I prefer Waze over Google Maps and Apple Maps.
How To Deliver Food Safely In A Snowstorm
When temperature drops and the snow starts falling, people will opt to stay in. That means more demand for food delivery. People who drive to earn a living like couriers drivers has to be very careful. Snow and ice create demand for food delivery but also extremely dangerous driving conditions.
What’s It Like to Drive for UberEats
UberEats launched in Portland in mid-November. They invited me to drive on the platform since I was already driving for them as a driver. Another gig to make money with? Sure, why not. My first UberEats delivery was last […]
Struggling Munchery Appoints New CEO
Food delivery startup Munchery has announced a new CEO to replace current CEO and co-founder Tri Tran. James Beriker, a former CEO of Simply Hired, will be taking over the corner office as CEO and President of the five-year-old startup.
