Overview
Your earnings, your way
As a courier, grab your car, bike, scooter, or favorite sneakers and start delivering whenever you want—for an hour, for a weekend, or throughout the week.
Upfront fares
Before you accept any order, you’ll be able to see how much you’ll earn by delivering it. In addition, customers have the option to tip in-app, and 100% of tips are yours to keep.
Get paid quickly
With Instant Pay, you can cash out up to 6 times a day for a fee. If you prefer to receive your earnings weekly, they can be automatically transferred to your bank account.
Many delivery options
With Uber, you can sign up to deliver food and packages, but it doesn’t stop there. Shop & Deliver allows you to earn by shopping for customers and delivering the order.
How food delivery driving works
If you’re new to earning with Uber, you’ll need to sign up to be a delivery person, consent to a screening, and upload the required documents and a photo. Once you’re notified that you are active, you can begin to receive delivery requests. The Driver app offers resources and will help you learn as you go.
Already a driver on the Uber platform?
You can start receiving delivery requests by going to the Driver app menu. Then select Account > Work Hub > Add "Food Delivery". Once you review and accept the delivery terms, you’ll be ready to deliver. You can turn delivery requests on and off as you wish.
Log in
When you’re ready to start being a delivery driver, you can go online in the Driver app. The app will show available food delivery requests near you. You can tap to accept.
Deliver orders
The app provides suggested navigation and information from restaurants and your customers to help your deliveries run smoothly. If you need more assistance, you can contact Support in the app, too.
Earn money
You'll see how much you'll make along with pickup and dropoff information and estimated time and distance before you accept a trip. These fares include base fare and any upfront tip that the customer may add while placing the order.
How food delivery driving works
If you’re new to earning with Uber, you’ll need to sign up to be a delivery person, consent to a screening, and upload the required documents and a photo. Once you’re notified that you are active, you can begin to receive delivery requests. The Driver app offers resources and will help you learn as you go.
Already a driver on the Uber platform?
You can start receiving delivery requests by going to the Driver app menu. Then select Account > Work Hub > Add "Food Delivery". Once you review and accept the delivery terms, you’ll be ready to deliver. You can turn delivery requests on and off as you wish.
Log in
When you’re ready to start being a delivery driver, you can go online in the Driver app. The app will show available food delivery requests near you. You can tap to accept.
Deliver orders
The app provides suggested navigation and information from restaurants and your customers to help your deliveries run smoothly. If you need more assistance, you can contact Support in the app, too.
Earn money
You'll see how much you'll make along with pickup and dropoff information and estimated time and distance before you accept a trip. These fares include base fare and any upfront tip that the customer may add while placing the order.
Here's what you need to start delivering with Uber Eats
There are many ways to deliver with Uber: with a car, a scooter, or a bicycle—or even on foot. Each way has different requirements.
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a government-issued ID
- Have a Social Security number and other personal information for a background screening
With a motorbike or scooter
- Be at least 19 years old
- Have a valid driver’s license in your name
- Have a Social Security number for a background screening
With a car
- Be at least 19 years old
- Have a 2-door or 4-door vehicle
- Have a valid driver’s license in your name
- Have a Social Security number for a background screening
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements to deliver with Uber?
Requirements vary depending on whether you’re driving a car or a scooter, or you’re biking or walking. When you sign up to deliver, you’ll be prompted about which documents are required based on your mode of transportation. Delivery drivers in the US must also pass a background screening.
How does Uber address safety?
Your safety is a top priority. Uber has a global Safety team dedicated to doing our part to help prevent incidents. Visit the links below to learn more about the safety features in the app and safeguards such as GPS tracking and the emergency assistance button.
Does my vehicle qualify?
Most 2-door and 4-door vehicles qualify for deliveries on Uber. You can also use a scooter or a bike, or even deliver on foot in some cities.
How much will I make?
Your total earnings come from base fare, promotions, and tips (you keep 100% of your tips).
How long does it take to sign up?
After you provide all the necessary information, activating your account generally takes from a few minutes to 48 hours, depending on documents and background check processing times. After everything is set, you’ll receive an email, then you'll be ready to hit the road.
Deliver your way in the app
Deliver your way in the app
The material provided on this web page is intended for informational purposes only and may not be applicable in your country, region, or city. It is subject to change and may be updated without notice.
Delivery varies by city. In many markets, proof of residency is required.
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