Here at the Courier Hacker, we talk a lot about using rideshare driver platforms to our advantage. However, have you ever thought about using a passenger app to your own benefit? As an Uber driver, there are benefits to logging […]
Why You Have to Pay Taxes in the Gig Economy
No one likes tax time, but for gig economy workers, it can definitely seem like a giant headache. If you are working side gigs either as main gigs or to make ends meet on the side, you’re likely to have […]
How to Earn $2,000+ Per Week With TaskRabbit
TaskRabbit recently hit the headlines after IKEA purchased all the company’s stocks. This platform allows you to perform odd jobs on a per-job basis. Like the rest of the gig economy, you work on your time and your schedule. As […]
Not an Employee: Money-making Mindset for the Gig Economy
So you work for the gig economy. Who’s your boss? Theoretically, it’s whatever platform you work for, right? Uber, Lyft, Postmates, DoorDash. Practically, it’s your smartphone (let’s face it, it’s always telling you where to go, isn’t it?). At the […]
I Did This Simple Trick With Postmates. The Results? A Tip Every Time.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2017. Please keep in mind many changes have been added to Postmates’ Fleet app. The information here might not be relevant at the time of reading. The food delivery space has changed […]
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?
6 Portland Restaurants for Batch Assignments on Caviar
I’ve found that it’s quite hard to complete two deliveries within an hour with Caviar. From my experience, it takes between 35-38 minutes to complete a delivery with a car. I’m guaranteed to complete two deliveries within an hour when […]
When to Stack On-Demand Food Delivery Jobs
On any on-demand food delivery platform couriers have the opportunity to stack multiple jobs or accept batched deliveries. This is one of the best hack to maximize earnings. But when is it a good time to stack jobs? During my […]
