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Tip baiting on Uber Eats: Why customers lower and remove tips!

By Doug H, Updated August 22, 2024 46 Comments

Let’s say you’re an Uber Eats driver, and you get a new delivery offer. The offer says “$10, includes expected tip.” You’re close to the restaurant, and the customer isn’t too far away, so you accept the order. All goes well. But a few hours later, you review the order and find that the final […]

Originally Published May 11, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Uber Eats

Switching from Postmates to Uber Eats? What Drivers Can Expect

By Doug H, Updated June 7, 2021 20 Comments

Big changes are coming to Postmates, especially for drivers. In early May, Postmates drivers began to see an announcement in the Postmates Fleet app: “We’re joining Uber Eats. That means delivery requests on the Fleet app are going away in just a few weeks Set up your Uber account now.” Now, as of June 7th, […]

Originally Published May 3, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Uber Eats

Instacart shoppers: How to pick the highest-paying batches!

By Doug H, Updated May 15, 2023 4 Comments

Every Instacart shopper knows that there are dramatic highs and lows in Instacart pay. You might see $7 no-tip batches all day, then get lucky with a $75 unicorn. But most orders fall into the ‘average’ range, where it’s hard to pick the good from the bad. Evaluating batches is a skill that every shopper […]

Originally Published April 23, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Instacart

Uber Eats drivers: How to switch to Uber rideshare!

By Doug H, Updated June 11, 2025 21 Comments

Let’s say you are a delivery driver with Uber Eats, but you want to start giving rides to passengers on Uber’s rideshare services. What’s the process? There is no official, easy, one-click process to switch from delivery to rideshare. To start giving rides, you have to contact Uber and ask to enable ridesharing on your […]

Originally Published April 22, 2021
Filed Under: Ridesharing, Uber, Uber Eats

Double charged by Lyft? What to do about overcharges, fraud, and more

By Doug H, Updated October 11, 2023 54 Comments

Surprise charges and overpayments are some of the most frustrating problems for Lyft users. Look at the comments section of our article on how to contact Lyft customer service to see dozens of complaints about duplicate charges, overcharges, or rides that never occurred. The good news is that you can report overcharges and request a […]

Originally Published April 19, 2021
Filed Under: Lyft, Ridesharing

Overcharged by Uber? How to dispute double charges & fraud

By Doug H, Updated August 22, 2023 66 Comments

Surprise charges from Uber are one of the most common issues we see in the comments on our article about how to contact Uber customer service. Here are the most common complaints: Uber charged me twice! What is this $9.99 charge from Uber I get every month? I didn’t sign up for Uber One or Uber […]

Originally Published April 14, 2021
Filed Under: Uber

There are no Uber promo codes for existing users! Other ways to save

By Doug H, Updated January 2, 2025 42 Comments

If you’ve never used Uber before, it’s easy to find a promo code that offers a discount for new users. But it’s harder to find a deal if you’ve already taken a ride. Uber promo codes that work for existing users are only created for limited-time events, so finding a code can be challenging. What […]

Originally Published April 3, 2021
Filed Under: Uber

The highs and lows of Instacart shopper pay: From $574 tips to $5 duds!

By Doug H, Updated November 22, 2023 Leave a Comment

Every day working for a gig app like Instacart can bring new highs and new lows. With some luck, you might see an order with a large payout from Instacart and a generous tip from your customer. But on bad days, you might see order after order for the $4 minimum pay—and no tip! Instacart […]

Originally Published March 31, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Instacart

See how much DoorDash drivers make: Pay ranging from $1900/week to $3 orders

By Doug H, Updated April 29, 2025 37 Comments

Note: This page contains affiliate links for DoorDash Being a delivery driver for gig apps like DoorDash can be a feast or famine. With no guaranteed pay (except in California) and unpredictable markets, drivers can see wild highs one day followed by depressing lows the next. After fending off $2–$3 minimum payout orders, you might […]

Originally Published March 10, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, DoorDash

You can’t request a specific driver on Uber or delivery apps, but there are workarounds

By Doug H, Updated March 22, 2023 Leave a Comment

Anyone who has used a delivery or rideshare app has had at least one amazing experience where their driver went above and beyond to provide amazing service. Is there a way to request that specific driver again? Can you pick favorites? Most delivery and rideshare apps don’t allow you to request a specific driver. You […]

Originally Published February 21, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Apps, Ridesharing

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