Author: Courier Hacker

I started this blog in 2015. I've been in the rideshare and food delivery space since 2015 when it was still hot. I still enjoy helping people succeed in the Gig Economy. I hope you'll find the content helpful. Good luck out there :)
12 Reasons Why Food Delivery Can Be Better Than Rideshare

12 Reasons Why Food Delivery Can Be Better Than Rideshare

I used to combine rideshare and food delivery—Lyft and Uber with Caviar and Postmates in the mix. I don’t do that as much at the moment because of the Corona pandemic, of course. These days, the majority of my earnings are from food delivery. Rideshare demand has plummetted. Even in the past, when I combined food delivery and rideshare, I prioritized food deliveries. Here are my top 12 reasons why food delivery can be better than rideshare.

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Essential Gear for Every Delivery Driver

Essential Gear for Every Delivery Driver

Often times while I’m out and about, other drivers ask me about the bags I carry. I always see them using the stock GrubHub bags. No knock against GrubHub, but the free bags don’t always cut it.
I always tell people I found my stuff on Amazon, and they get this look on their face like they never thought of that. They get even more surprised when I remind them that buying things for work is tax deductible (everything on this list will be!).
I think it’s time we talked shop about the things we use to make our work easier. So, without further ado, here is the essential gear for every delivery driver.

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everything you need to know about saucey

Everything You Need To Know About Saucey

Saucey is an alcohol delivery service that offers delivery to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento and Chicago with intentions to expand elsewhere, including New York City. Couriers deliver alcohol after 12 p.m. until as late as 1 a.m. on some nights. Customers can choose a variety of alcoholic beverages, snacks and cigars from the app or website. A Saucey Courier is expected to deliver within a half hour.

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Best Mileage Tracking Apps For Gig Drivers

5 Best Mileage Tracking Apps For Food Delivery and Rideshare

As a rideshare and food delivery driver, tracking the miles of each ride means you get to write them off as tax deductions every year.  You don’t want to miss out on tax deductions, and you don’t want to miscalculate. But who wants to go through the hassle of measuring fuel used and tracking miles all the time?Check out some of the top mileage tracking apps to save you taxes in the gig economy. 

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7 Fundamental Principles Of Food Delivery Gigs That Will Make You More Money

7 Fundamental Principles Of Food Delivery Gigs That Will Make You More Money

Alright, you signed up for a food delivery gig. Your thermal bag came in the mail along with the pre-paid debit card. Yay. You have been searching the web for content to help you make more money. I’ll save you the endless hours searching and reading the internet so you can get to hacking food delivery gigs and making money. Here are the 7 Fundamental Principles of Food Delivery Gigs:

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7 cars for rideshare drivers

7 Great Rideshare Cars For Drivers

Are you a rideshare driver in the market for a new car? Okay, maybe not a new car—maybe just new to you. If you’re a rideshare driver, you know that your car means a lot. After all, you can’t do your job without it, right?

While everyone has different needs and preferences, here are a few tried and true vehicle options for rideshare drivers looking to get the most out of their car (and the money they paid for it).

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