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Not getting batches on Instacart? Here’s why, and how to get more

By Doug H, Updated July 26, 2023 18 Comments

Note: This article contains affiliate links for Instacart If you’re an Instacart shopper, you might recognize this as a familiar start to a bad day: You open the app and find that no batches are available. No batches = no money! Look on Instacart forums and you’ll find panicked shoppers worried about a shortage of […]

Originally Published February 9, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Instacart

Here’s what happens when your car gets too old for Uber & Lyft

By Doug H, Updated June 11, 2025 51 Comments

Did you know that your car can age out of Uber & Lyft? Even if your car is currently new enough to qualify, Uber & Lyft update their vehicle requirements every year and your car can become too old to qualify. When your car is too old for the the current vehicle requirements, you won’t […]

Originally Published January 5, 2021
Filed Under: Ridesharing, Uber

How California Prop 22 Earnings Work for Uber, Instacart, and Other Gig Apps

By Doug H, Updated January 31, 2023 9 Comments

Proposition 22 is a California ballot proposition that was approved by voters in 2020 and became state law in 2021. Prop 22 created a new earnings & benefits system that applies to all app-based drivers in California. The most significant change is that app-based drivers now receive an earnings boost if earnings don’t reach the […]

Originally Published December 15, 2020
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Lyft, Uber

Amazon Flex ratings: About standing, reliability, & metrics

By Doug H, Updated December 13, 2024 16 Comments

Delivering with Amazon Flex can be a great, flexible gig. Drivers earn at least $18 per hour, and you have the freedom to pick the delivery offers that work for you. But the darker side of working with Amazon Flex is a punishing rating system called ‘standing.’ Just a handful of delivery issues can put […]

Originally Published November 25, 2020
Filed Under: Amazon Flex, Delivery Gigs

DoorDash is down? What dashers can do during an app outage

By Doug H, Updated March 21, 2023 Leave a Comment

Note: This article contains affiliate links for DoorDash. We may receive a commission for referring you to them. For a company valued in the billions, the DoorDash app has more outages and connectivity issues than you might think. It happens so often that Dashers have even given it a nickname: DoorCrash! Take a quick look […]

Originally Published November 23, 2020
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, DoorDash

A guide to Amazon Flex order types, warehouse codes, and delivery routes

By Doug H, Updated December 16, 2024 19 Comments

Delivering packages for Amazon through the Amazon Flex app is a great way to earn extra money. But when it comes to app design and usability, it falls behind other delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats. When you open Amazon Flex and search for delivery offers, you will see confusing codes and unexplained order […]

Originally Published November 5, 2020
Filed Under: Amazon Flex, Delivery Gigs

Instacart shoppers: What you can do about low ratings

By Doug H, Updated March 26, 2024 65 Comments

Note: This article contains affiliate links for Instacart. We may receive a commission for referring you. Did you know that customer ratings have a big impact on Instacart shoppers? Customers can rate shoppers on a 5-star scale and leave feedback about item quality, replacement quality, and other factors. Here’s the issue for shoppers: Low ratings […]

Originally Published October 12, 2020
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Instacart

The process to become an Instacart shopper: Requirement, application, and timing

By Doug H, Updated April 29, 2025 12 Comments

Note: This article contains affiliate links for Instacart. We may receive a commission for referring you. Shopping for Instacart has become a popular gig because it offers full flexibility and solid pay, ranging from $10–$30 per hour. Are you curious about becoming a shopper? Here are the full details of the application process, and how […]

Originally Published October 9, 2020
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Instacart

All about DoorDash Peak Pay, Challenges, & new Dasher promotions

By Doug H, Updated June 11, 2025 6 Comments

One of the most important things for your bottom line as a Dasher is understanding all the bonuses available to you. Bonuses like Peak Pay and Challenges can significantly increase your earnings, but you have to approach them strategically if you want to maximize your earnings. And if you’re thinking about becoming a Dasher, there […]

Originally Published September 29, 2020
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, DoorDash

Are double and triple batches worth it for Instacart shoppers?

By Doug H, Updated August 29, 2023 47 Comments

Note: This article contains affiliate links for Instacart. We may receive a commission for referring you. Did you know that Instacart can bundle separate customer orders into one ‘batched’ order? With batched orders, shoppers can shop for more than one order at the same time and save on back-and-forth trips to the store. But not […]

Originally Published August 22, 2020
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Instacart

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