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Low pay on Spark? See 6 examples of orders that don’t pay enough!

By Doug H, Updated September 5, 2023 1 Comment

It looks like the honeymoon phase might be over for Spark drivers.  Drivers are starting to notice that base pay is dropping, overall pay is down, and orders are becoming more scarce. Here’s an example of the low-paying orders that are everywhere on Spark: Just $9 to do 6 stops on a 34-mile route. That’s […]

Originally Published September 5, 2023
Filed Under: Spark

Dasher Rewards: See which levels give you Top Dasher, early access, and catering orders

By Doug H, Updated April 11, 2024 1 Comment

Over the years, DoorDash launched several perks for Dashers, like early access to schedule hours, the ability to Dash Now anytime, and access to high-paying catering orders. Now, DoorDash is consolidating all those benefits into one rewards program called Dasher Rewards that unlocks benefits as you increase your rewards tier. And there’s a big catch: […]

Originally Published September 4, 2023
Filed Under: DoorDash

The user’s guide to Uber Eats: How to cancel, change address, and more!

By Doug H, Updated February 27, 2024 Leave a Comment

Uber Eats is one of the most convenient ways to get food and groceries delivered to your door.  In this beginner’s guide to Uber Eats, you’ll learn how to search restaurants and stores, place an order, cancel an order, change your delivery address, contact your driver, leave a tip, and more! Article contents What you […]

Originally Published August 30, 2023
Filed Under: Delivery Apps

Not getting orders on Spark? Here’s why, and how to get more

By Doug H, Updated December 13, 2024 10 Comments

When it’s at its best, Spark can keep you busy with back-to-back deliveries. But every driver eventually goes through long stretches without getting any orders. Is something wrong with your account? Are there too many other drivers to compete with? Are your metrics the problem? Many different factors can combine to cause slow days, so […]

Originally Published August 25, 2023
Filed Under: Spark

Instacart lowered base pay to $4! See what earnings look like now

By Doug H, Updated June 9, 2025 13 Comments

Instacart recently sent an email to shoppers with an upsetting update: Base pay for batches is now as low as $4, down from $7! Here’s what Instacart said about the updates to batch pay: “The smallest, quickest batches will pay at least $4…More complex batches may pay $10 or more” – Instacart Here’s a batch […]

Originally Published July 25, 2023
Filed Under: Instacart

How to use DoorDash to get delivery from retail stores

By Doug H, Updated July 19, 2023 Leave a Comment

Most people think of DoorDash as a food delivery app, but did you know you can use DoorDash to get on-demand delivery from local retail stores? You can use DoorDash to order pet supplies, office supplies, makeup, and flowers. Here’s how it works: Browse the Retail section of the DoorDash app and pick out the […]

Originally Published July 19, 2023
Filed Under: Delivery Apps, DoorDash

Drivers: Uber won’t pay for wear and tear damage to your car

By Doug H, Updated July 12, 2023 Leave a Comment

If you drive for Uber long enough, there is a solid chance that your car is going to be damaged by a passenger. The good news is that Uber has a system that charges passengers a cleaning and damage fee that can compensate you for messes and damage. You can get anywhere from $20–$250 for […]

Originally Published July 12, 2023
Filed Under: Uber

EV rental options for Uber and Lyft drivers! Teslas from Hertz, and more

By Doug H, Updated January 2, 2025 1 Comment

Want to use an electric vehicle to drive for Uber and Lyft? Both companies now offer EV rentals in most major US cities through Hertz, Avis, and Flexdrive.  EV rentals start at ~$330 per week, plus taxes and fees. You can rent a Tesla, Chevy Bolt, Kia Niro, Hyundai Kona, and other popular EV models. […]

Originally Published June 22, 2023
Filed Under: Lyft, Uber

10 of the lowest-paying orders on Uber Eats that drivers have ever seen

By Doug H, Updated June 14, 2023 Leave a Comment

Pay for most Uber Eats delivery drivers averages around $15–$25 per hour, but the averages don’t tell you how high—or how low—the pay for any one delivery can really be. Most customers don’t know that the minimum pay for an order is around $3, or $1.50 for an add-on order. That’s low! And when the […]

Originally Published June 14, 2023
Filed Under: Uber Eats

See which insurance companies offer rideshare insurance in your state!

By Doug H, Updated June 13, 2023 Leave a Comment

Every Uber or Lyft driver should have rideshare insurance. A rideshare-friendly policy closes gaps in your coverage so you are protected in every situation. But shopping for rideshare insurance isn’t always easy. Uber now has a convenient page that lists rideshare insurance carriers in your state. It uses your geolocation to give you a custom […]

Originally Published June 13, 2023
Filed Under: Lyft, Uber

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