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 […]
Women feel safer in delivery gigs, and less safe driving for Uber & Lyft
There’s a noticeable trend that women prefer delivery gigs over rideshare: Only 30% of Uber and Lyft drivers are women, while women account for up to 60% of DoorDash drivers. Want to see the difference for yourself? Search for Youtube videos about Instacart, DoorDash, or Postmates and you’ll notice a lot more female creators covering […]
Not getting batches on Instacart? Here’s why, and how to get more
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 […]
How California Prop 22 Earnings Work for Uber, Instacart, and Other Gig Apps
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 […]
Amazon Flex ratings: About standing, reliability, & metrics
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 […]
DoorDash is down? What dashers can do during an app outage
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 […]
A guide to Amazon Flex order types, warehouse codes, and delivery routes
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 […]
Instacart shoppers: What you can do about low ratings
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 […]
The process to become an Instacart shopper: Requirement, application, and timing
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 […]
All about DoorDash Peak Pay, Challenges, & new Dasher promotions
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 […]