Become a food delivery driver in Gainesville, VA
You can get paid to deliver in Gainesville using Uber Eats. Learn how it works, and see tips for getting started.
Searching for courier jobs in Gainesville?
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
Gainesville, VA
Part-time, flexible hours
An alternative to traditional delivery driving jobs in Gainesville.
If you’re looking for delivery jobs in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville, 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
- What’s the difference between being a courier with Uber in Gainesville and other traditional delivery jobs?
Delivery driver jobs in Gainesville offer different opportunities. Uber Eats has a broad range of merchants on the app, including Thai, Burger, and Wings spots. Not all delivery opportunities offer such a wide range of choices for customers.
- How often would I have to deliver with Uber in Gainesville?
Down Small Because it isn’t a traditional food delivery job, when you deliver with Uber Eats your schedule is up to you. You can get paid to deliver in Gainesville when you want and manage your own hours.
- What kind of car can I use to deliver near me using Uber Eats?
Down Small When you sign up to become a delivery driver, you’ll be prompted about which modes of transportation are an option for you in Gainesville. (Some choices might be car, scooter, bike, and/or walking.) You can sign up to deliver at the top or bottom of this page.
- Can customers tip me when I deliver using Uber in Gainesville?
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 Gainesville, the tips you make from delivering are on top of earnings and 100% yours—no service fees are applied.
- How do delivery drivers in Gainesville get paid after using Uber?
Down Small After you complete your first delivery in the US, you’re eligible to cash out with Instant Pay up to 5 times a day. (All earnings are available to be cashed out, including earnings and tips.) The money gets transferred to your debit card. You can get general information about how to access your earnings from delivering with Uber at uber.com/drive/basics/earnings.
- Are there many restaurants and stores on Uber Eats in Gainesville?
Down Small Your customers can choose from about 70 shops and restaurants on Uber Eats in Gainesville, from meals to everyday essentials, in categories such as Thai, Burger, and Wings. Some of the most in-demand merchants in your area include Gainesville Diner, Chick-fil-A (5015 Wellington Rd), and Five Guys VA-0029 7321 Atlas Walk Way.
- What are the requirements for becoming a courier in Gainesville with Uber?
Down Small Requirements for Uber vary depending on whether you’re driving a car or a scooter, or you’re biking or even walking. When you become a delivery driver, you’ll be prompted about which documents are required based on your mode of transportation. Delivery drivers in Gainesville must also pass a background screening.
- Does Uber Eats show me how much I’ve made after each delivery in Gainesville?
Down Small After you’ve made a delivery in Gainesville, you’ll see a monetary amount at the top of your screen. That shows your earnings. Look for more resources in the app to help you see your real-time totals and other details about how much money you’re making as a delivery driver.
- If I'm already a courier for another food delivery app, can I still sign up to become a delivery driver in Gainesville using Uber Eats?
Down Small Yes, you’re able to get paid to deliver using Uber Eats in Gainesville even if you’re also working other food delivery or courier jobs, or using other apps. With Uber, you have options for how you deliver, who you deliver for, when you do it, and more.
- What’s the best time to deliver with Uber Eats in Gainesville?
Down Small The highest-demand time for delivery in Gainesville is 5pm-8pm. Plus, if you don’t mind driving in rain or other bad weather, those are times when customers often request delivery.
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