I’ve been doing Uber Eats on the side but I’m wondering how some people are making $1,000 a week. I usually only make around $600 a week. Can anyone share tips or strategies to maximize earnings? How many hours are you working to hit $1,000?
I’m making close to $1,000 a week, but it requires working about 60 hours. The key is to work on weekends and during peak times when you can get more orders and tips. I try to focus on Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays.
@Darren
Thanks for the insight! Do you think it’s possible to make that much with fewer hours if I just focus on the weekends?
Sayer said:
@Darren
Thanks for the insight! Do you think it’s possible to make that much with fewer hours if I just focus on the weekends?
If you work only weekends and hit the busy times like Friday nights and Saturday dinner rush, you might be able to make $600 or more in just three days. But you’ll likely need to work longer hours during those days to reach $1,000 in fewer days.
@Darren
Good to know. I usually work a few hours on weekdays too, but it sounds like weekends are where the money is.
One big tip is to focus on getting better tips. Customers often tip more if you provide great service. I make sure to text them if I’m running late, grab any extras like sauces, and try to be friendly when I drop off the order.
@ButtonBinBonanza1
That’s smart. Do you find that small things like that actually improve tips?
Wade said:
@ButtonBinBonanza1
That’s smart. Do you find that small things like that actually improve tips?
Definitely. I’ve noticed that when I go the extra mile, my tips tend to be better. For instance, if you handle food carefully and make sure everything’s right, people appreciate that. Also, having a friendly attitude helps.
Peak pay is another way to increase earnings. Try to work during surge pricing or busy events like concerts or sports games. That’s when Uber boosts the pay to get more drivers out.
Emil said:
Peak pay is another way to increase earnings. Try to work during surge pricing or busy events like concerts or sports games. That’s when Uber boosts the pay to get more drivers out.
How do you know when there’s peak pay or surge pricing? Do you just check the app?
@Sayer
Yep, the Uber Eats app shows areas with surge pricing in red or orange, so you can head to those areas to get better-paying orders. It’s also good to stay aware of local events like concerts or sports games since those tend to cause surges.
@Emil
That makes sense. I guess the more you plan around those events, the better your chances of making more per hour.
I would also suggest trying multi-apping. This means working with other delivery apps like DoorDash or Grubhub at the same time. You can pick the best orders from whichever app is busiest and earn more that way.
@Perrin
How do you manage doing two apps at once? Doesn’t it get confusing?
Chancey said:
@Perrin
How do you manage doing two apps at once? Doesn’t it get confusing?
It’s not too bad once you get used to it. You turn on both apps, and when you accept an order from one app, you just pause or turn off the other one so you’re not getting new orders. Once you finish the delivery, you turn both back on and wait for the next request.
@Perrin
Got it. Seems like a smart way to keep orders coming in when one app is slow.
One thing that helps me save money is tracking gas expenses and using apps like Upside to get cashback on gas. With gas prices being so high, anything that helps cut costs really boosts your earnings.
MAVE said:
One thing that helps me save money is tracking gas expenses and using apps like Upside to get cashback on gas. With gas prices being so high, anything that helps cut costs really boosts your earnings.
I’ve heard of Upside before. How much do you actually save with it?
@Sayer
It’s not a huge amount, but every little bit helps. I get around 5 to 10 cents off per gallon on average. It adds up over time, especially if you’re driving a lot.