Category: Courier Strategy

Uber accident guide

How To Handle An Uber Accident: Key Steps To Take

In most cases, accidents are inevitable. Whether driving in the rain or perfect condition, you have no idea when a collision can happen. As an Uber driver, be always prepared for any accidents since you spend a lot of time on the road. Therefore, handling accidents happening while at work can be complex compared to the ones in personal driving. In ridesharing, you have passengers in consideration, a company to report to, and questions about your coverage. In case of an accident, you’ll find all the information you need in this guide.

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Avoid paying for parking when delivering

How To Avoid Paying For Parking While Doing Food Delivery

Parking is always necessary while doing food delivery; you have to park until the food is ready and delivered to the designated residence. Since companies do not compensate for parking, it only makes sense that delivery drivers find ways to avoid spots with parking fees. The easiest way out of it is to find a spot without a meter, but sometimes you don’t get that lucky, especially in crowded urban settings. Here are some ways to avoid paying for parking while working food deliveries in the gig economy.

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How to Deliver safely as a woman

How To Deliver Safely As A Woman

Working as a delivery driver may not seem like a dangerous job. But based on a 2019 US Bureau of Labor Statistics census, delivery workers ranked seventh in the list of occupational fatal injury rates. While vehicular accidents are a big reason for this, falls and crime is also responsible. While all delivery persons are prone to risks, women are more vulnerable to assault. Here are some ways for women delivery drivers to improve safety when on the gig.

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How couriers can capitalize on Grubhub supporting women

How Couriers Can Capitalize On Grubhub’s Commitment To Supporting Women

Do you drive for Grubhub? Have you seen their ads on the internet about their partnership with the Girls Scout? Random, right? One way I figure out how to get more deliveries is by paying attention to the ads these food delivery companies are pushing. It will help you decide which restaurants to focus on as part of your weekly strategy (even if I can’t drive for the said platform). So when I saw this Girls Scout ad from Grubhub, I didn’t know what that was all about. Felt like such a random partnership. Is there a major increase in demand for the Girls Scout Cookies, and Grubhub had to let everyone know to use their platform to get them?

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How To Avoid Being Deactivated From Instacart

How To Avoid Being Deactivated From Instacart

Instacart has been deactivating many shoppers lately. You can lose your source of income generation without any warning if you are not careful enough. If you intend to do more and more gigs as an Instacart Shopper, you need to be careful about a few things. Here are some rules of Instacart that you should not try to breach if you wish to continue earning with the platform.

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How to improve your productivity and efficiency

How To Improve Your Efficiency And Productivity

App-based delivery gigs typically pay per order, not per hour. So the more deliveries you make, the more you earn. There is more to speedy deliveries than just driving as fast as you can to the pickup and drop-off. The key is to find ways to save time at each step. Small measures can help you stay organized and make you a more efficient and productive courier. This compilation of tips will guide you to make the most of your time spent delivering.

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