Spark drivers: Did you know that you can be put into a two hour ‘timeout’ if you cancel too many orders? If you accept and then cancel more than two orders during a 24 hour period, you can be locked out of the app for two hours. During timeout Spark Now will be unavailable and […]
Batched shopping orders on Spark: Shop for two customers at the same time!
There’s a big change coming to shopping and delivery orders on Spark: You can now shop for multiple orders at the same time! But if batched orders are anything like multiple batches on Instacart, don’t expect twice the pay for twice the work! How batched orders work on Spark With batched shopping and delivery, you […]
Paid wait time on Spark? “This trip is eligible for additional earnings”
Many Spark drivers waiting to pick up a curbside order have seen a confusing popup: “This trip is now eligible for additional earnings. Since the order hasn’t been loaded yet, you’ll get additional earnings for completing the delivery.” Here’s the confusion: Spark doesn’t say exactly how much extra earnings you will get, and the final […]
See the highest pay on Spark: A $112 order and $1800/week!
You can expect extreme highs and lows when you deliver for a gig economy app like Spark. When it’s at its best, you can get orders on Spark that pay $40, $50, or even more. Some orders offer high pay from Spark and occasionally, a generous customer will leave you a huge tip. The $50 […]
Spark driver rewards: How to get free Walmart+ membership and more!
Did you know that Spark has a rewards program for its delivery drivers? Qualifying drivers can get a free month of Walmart+ membership and other perks like discounts on cellular service. Here’s how to qualify for the best rewards: You must complete at least 20 deliveries in a month and maintain a customer rating of […]
Low pay on Spark? See 6 examples of orders that don’t pay enough!
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 […]
Not getting orders on Spark? Here’s why, and how to get more
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 […]
Tip baiting on Spark: Drivers are still upset about removed & reduced tips
Have you heard of tip baiting on delivery apps? It’s when a customer removes or lowers their tip after a delivery is complete. Unfortunately, it’s a very common experience for Spark delivery drivers. Here’s what a typical tip bait looks like when you’re a driver: You accept a delivery that has a $30 payout. You […]
How to get every bonus and incentive for Spark drivers!
The Spark app offers several different bonus incentives that can help you increase your earnings. You can get bonuses for shopping during weekend hours, bonuses for hitting order goals, or bonuses for doing orders from certain retailers. But some drivers have trouble achieving incentives, and others don’t get any incentive offers at all. Here’s how […]
So, does your acceptance rate on Spark matter or not?
When you talk to delivery drivers on apps like Uber Eats, they’ll tell you your acceptance rate (AR) doesn’t matter. You can decline orders all day and new ones will still come in. That may not be the case on Spark! Spark used to say that a higher acceptance rate can lead to ‘prioritized orders.’ […]