Become a food delivery driver in Friendswood, TX
You can get paid to deliver in Friendswood using Uber Eats. Learn how it works, and see tips for getting started.
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Instead, try delivering with Uber, which offers more flexibility than traditional courier jobs. Here are some of the benefits to being your own boss with Uber Eats.
Your wheels
Grab your car, bike, or scooter to be a delivery driver—or get around on foot.
Your time
Deliver whenever you want—for an hour, on the weekend, or throughout the week.
Your earnings
Before you accept any order, you’ll see how much you’ll get paid to deliver it.
Delivery driver
Friendswood, TX
Part-time, flexible hours
An alternative to traditional delivery driving jobs in Friendswood.
If you’re looking for delivery jobs in Friendswood, give Uber a try instead. Get paid to drive or deliver when you want, on the platform with the largest network of active riders.
Delivering with Uber Eats in Friendswood offers a flexible earning opportunity. It’s a great alternative to full-time delivery jobs, part-time delivery jobs, or other part-time gigs, temp jobs, or seasonal employment. Or maybe you’re already a rideshare driver and want to supplement your income by becoming a food delivery driver using the Uber Eats platform. Drivers using Uber come from all backgrounds and industries, setting their own schedule to make work fit into their lives, not the other way around.
Uber offers part-time delivery job alternatives in all major cities in the US, including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle—plus hundreds of other cities of all sizes across the country.
To be a delivery driver in Friendswood, you must meet certain requirements. No matter how you deliver, you’ll need to submit your Social Security number for us to run a background screening. If you’re delivering by car, you must be at least 19 years old, have a 2-door or 4-door car, and have a valid driver’s license in your name. If delivering by scooter, you must be at least 19 years old, have a motorized scooter under 50cc, and have a valid driver’s license in your name (when signing up, be sure to choose Delivery by scooter under transportation method). If your deliveries will be completed by bicycle or on foot, you must be at least 18 years old and have a government-issued ID (when signing up, be sure to choose Delivery by bicycle—and in certain cities, Delivery by bicycle or foot—under transportation method).
Uber’s mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: How do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 42 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.
Delivery drivers using Uber are independent contractors who work on their own schedule with flexible hours. Uber is available in more than 10,000 cities worldwide. Signing up is easy for most people. We welcome drivers from other parts of the driving industry, such as bus, truck, taxi, limo, catering, and commercial drivers. We also welcome rideshare drivers and drivers who have been active on other driving apps and services. Driving with Uber is a good way to earn additional money. And you might also be eligible to deliver with Uber Eats. It’s easy to get started.
Frequently asked questions
- Is delivering with Uber different from full-time or part-time courier jobs in Friendswood?
Delivery driver jobs in Friendswood offer different opportunities. Uber Eats has a broad range of merchants on the app, including Mexican, Dessert, and Sushi spots. Not all delivery opportunities offer such a wide range of choices for customers.
- How often would I have to deliver with Uber in Friendswood?
Down Small Some delivery jobs have strict hours and rigid schedules. With Uber in Friendswood, you can set your own schedule. It all depends on whether you want a traditional full-time or part-time delivery job, or you want the freedom to work whenever you choose.
- Can I choose whether I make Uber Eats deliveries with a bike or a car?
Down Small If you’re only doing deliveries and are driving a car, it can have either 2 doors or 4 doors. You can see other delivery driver requirements and transportation options above on this page. The choices near you might include car, scooter, bike, and/or walking.
- How do tips work with my delivery earnings?
Down Small Uber Eats customers can tip you directly through the app for the service you provide, and you can see total tips in your weekly earnings summary. As a delivery person in Friendswood, the tips you make from delivering are on top of earnings and 100% yours—no service fees are applied.
- How do delivery drivers in Friendswood get paid after using Uber?
Down Small When you deliver with Uber in Friendswood, your earnings are transferred automatically, so there’s no need to worry about paperwork. If you’re loading earnings to your debit card, in most instances you’ll get your cash right away, but you can cash out through Instant Pay up to 5 times every day. If you're transferring earnings to a bank account, processing times can vary depending on your bank. Learn more at uber.com/drive/basics/earnings.
- When I deliver in Friendswood, what are some merchants or restaurants I can expect customers to order from?
Down Small Your customers can choose from about 50 shops and restaurants on Uber Eats in Friendswood, from meals to everyday essentials, in categories such as Mexican, Dessert, and Sushi. Some of the most in-demand merchants in your area include La Escondida Mexican Grill (Friendswood), Harbor Liquors, and Wendy's (104 E. Edgewood Avenue).
- Can I track my earnings as I make deliveries with Uber Eats in Friendswood?
Down Small Getting paid to deliver is perhaps the main reason you looked for a food delivery job in Friendswood and chose to use Uber Eats instead. So we make it as easy as we can for you to track your earnings. The app offers helpful, transparent tools, like a monetary amount at the top of your screen that shows your earnings.
- Am I allowed to become a courier with Uber in Friendswood if I’ve already got another courier job here?
Down Small As long as it’s OK with the other delivery driver jobs you have, Uber welcomes you to use our platform to be a delivery driver in Friendswood. Grab your car, bike, or scooter and be a delivery driver whenever you want—for an hour, a weekend, or throughout the week.
- In Friendswood, what’s a good time to deliver to maximize my earnings?
Down Small You're likely to get more delivery requests in locations with more Uber Eats restaurants, often in downtown areas. In general in Friendswood, 5pm-8pm has typically been the busiest time for deliveries.
- Can drivers in Friendswood also receive delivery requests with Uber?
Down Small Yes, you can drive and receive delivery requests in Friendswood. In the Driver app, choose to deliver food with Uber Eats, then review and accept the delivery terms, and you’ll be ready to deliver. You can turn delivery requests on and off as you wish.
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