Jobs as restaurant delivery drivers have gained ground in recent years thanks to the creation of apps that allow users to order food and have it delivered directly to their homes.
Among the most recognized companies for food delivery are Uber Eats and Grubhub, so if you are considering starting as a delivery driver, you should evaluate several factors to choose the company you will work for correctly.
What is Uber Eats?
Uber Eats is an idea that emerged after the appearance of Uber, one of the most important driving companies worldwide. Noticing the success, the company’s founders decided to implement Uber Eats so drivers could deliver food to the user’s door.
Uber Eats is available in 45 countries and more than 600 cities, from where you can access not only fast-food orders but also restaurants and other groceries and products that the customer needs.
Grubhub or Uber Eats are flexible and well-paying options if you want a new hustle. But there are differences in driver requirements, salary and work schedules that you should consider before choosing between these two jobs.
What is Grubhub?
Like Uber Eats, Grubhub has grown remarkably as a food delivery app. It operates in more than 4,000 cities in the United States and has more than 320,000 restaurants attached to this food delivery service.
Grubhub delivery drivers receive money for each fast food or restaurant delivery. It is only necessary to have a vehicle to perform this job, among other requirements that are accessible.
Which are the drivers’ Requirements?
Many drivers wonder if Grubhub’s payment is better than Uber Eats, so it’s worth highlighting several aspects of each company. The requirements to be part of these companies allow the younger and inexperienced to insert themselves into the labor market.
This job is also a way out for those who do not manage to get the job of their dreams, although some enjoy performing these tasks as long as they meet the requirements of each company.
Several delivery drivers choose to work for different delivery companies, so they can increase their earnings, depending on the time they dedicate to this job.
What are the requirements to work for Uber Eats?
Uber Eats delivery drivers will be able to deliver food on their bikes, cars, or scooter, but it differs from Grubhub by allowing them to carry orders on foot, although it depends on the distance. Generally, the requirements that delivery companies ask for are similar, although they may vary depending on the state.
The basic conditions to be an Uber Eats delivery driver are:
Delivery drivers on bicycles or foot.
- Present a government identification document.
- Be at least 18 years of age (the age of majority depends on the state in which you reside, for instance, +21 in Las Vegas).
- Provide a Social Security Number for background checks.
- Have a smartphone running Android or iOS.
Delivery drivers on cars
- Be of legal age as decreed by each state.
- Have a current and valid driver’s license.
- Present Social Security Number for a background check.
- Own a smartphone (iPhone or Android).
- Have a 2-door or 4-door car.
- Present current vehicle registration papers.
Scooter Delivery Driver
- Be over 19 years old (+21 in Las Vegas).
- Proof that you have a current and valid driver’s license.
- Present Social Security Number for a background check.
- The motorized scooter must be less than 50cc.
What are the requirements to work for Grubhub?
While different requirements depending on the delivery driver’s vehicle type, certain conditions must be met, such as having an Android 5.0 or higher smartphone. Also, you may have iOS 11 or higher. On the other hand, interested parties must have a current account to be paid directly.
Delivery drivers on bicycles
- Be 18 years of age or older (+21 in Las Vegas).
- Present a current and valid driver’s license.
- Identity card or passport in case you are a foreigner.
- Have a smartphone with iOS or Android compatible with the application.
Delivery drivers in cars
- Current and valid driver’s license.
- Have a smartphone that supports the Grubhub application.
- Present the car papers (insurance).
- Over 18 years old: valid driver’s license for at least one year.
- Over 19 years old: driver’s license valid for two years.
Comparative
One of the main questions asked by those interested in applying to be a Grubhub or Uber Eats delivery driver is the salary they will get. This variable is measured according to the time they dedicate to the job and each order delivered since they are not paid for hours worked.
In other words, the more time they work, the more deliveries they will make, and the more money they will get. To this, the bonuses they receive from platform users are added.
Uber Eats driver payment
Uber Eats pay is similar to Grubhub’s, and these wages depend on several factors.
- Delivery and distance: “Uber Eats” pays different rates depending on the area from where the order is requested, i.e., they pay you for each trip according to the distance and delivery time.
- Tipping: Uber Eats delivery drivers keep 100% of the profits they earn from customer tips.
- High-traffic areas: Deliveries made within certain high-traffic or surge zones are charged extra when made during rush hour (a detail that differentiates it from Grubhub).
- Income guarantee: New drivers will benefit from joining the company and will be able to know what their income will be during the first few weeks.
According to reports from several drivers, Uber Eats pays its drivers an average of $15 per hour.
Grubhub driver payment
The factors that delimit Grubhub delivery driver pay are:
- Miles: Delivery drivers will earn more money the more miles they drive to deliver an order.
- Time: The more time the driver spends on the road, the more money they can earn, a variable that goes hand in hand with the number of miles driven.
- Tips: Grubhub’s food delivery drivers add 100% of the tips they receive directly to their pocket.
- Offers: Drivers can complete different missions, participate in company raffles and win special bonuses, which are incentives for workers to remain part of the company. All this depends on the market, luck, time availability, etc.
Workers will be able to find out how much they will earn for each order as soon as they receive the application in the application.
According to feedback from several company drivers, Grubhub delivery drivers earn around $13.82 per hour. That means they make about $1 less than Uber Eats drivers.
References
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