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? It’s called the Spark Driver Loyalty Program, and it can give you a free month of Walmart+ membership and other perks. Here’s how to qualify: You must complete at least 20 deliveries in a month and maintain a customer rating of 4.7 […]
Low pay on Spark? See 5 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 any orders on Spark? Here’s why, and tips to get more
When it’s at its best, Spark can keep you busy with back-to-back orders. 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 preventing you from getting more orders? Many different factors can combine to […]
Tip baiting on Spark: Drivers are upset about removed & reduced tips
Tip baiting is an all-too-common experience for Spark delivery drivers. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, tip baiting is when a customer removes or lowers their tip after a delivery is complete. Here’s a typical tip bait: You accept a delivery that has a $30 payout. You finish the delivery thinking that you did a […]
A guide to 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 and DoorDash, 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 […]
Deactivated by Spark? Steps to appeal and get your account back!
It can happen completely out of nowhere: You log into Spark to deliver for the day and find a shocking notice: “Your Spark driver account has been deactivated.” Deactivated = fired! You can’t log in, you can’t get order requests, and you can’t earn. You’ve lost your gig! Can you get it back? Sometimes Spark […]
How to get instant pay on Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Spark, Instacart, and Amazon Flex
You earned it, and now you want to cash it out—But most gig apps only deposit your earnings once each week! If you need your money sooner than payday, many apps allow you to instantly withdraw your earnings—for a fee. But what are your options if you want quick access to your earnings without paying […]
Are shopping and delivery orders worth it for Spark drivers?
Spark has an order type called shopping and delivery that gives Spark drivers new opportunities to earn, and new challenges. For shopping and delivery orders, Spark drivers go inside Walmart to shop for a list of items then deliver the order to the customer. Sound familiar? It’s similar to shopping for Instacart or Shipt. As […]