Here's What It's Really Like To Deliver with Uber Eats

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The day-to-day of someone who uses the Uber Eats app to deliver food, groceries and more may not be something you've previously given much thought to — but today, friends, that's all about to change. Because the perks of delivering with Uber Eats are plentiful, so here's everything you need to know...

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Turns out the Aussie legends delivering with Uber Eats have a good gig. They're earning great money when they want, turning it on and off as suits, answering to no-one but themselves and finding it fits conveniently into their lives. 

What's more, they just kinda love delivering people their food! (Which is perhaps easier to understand when you read on...) 

After sitting down with a bunch of young Aussies who deliver with Uber Eats, here's what we've learnt from those on the inside:

1. Delivering with Uber Eats lets you turn spare time into cash, as and when you want.

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Delivering with Uber Eats can be a great way to plug gaps in your day and earn money when you'd otherwise just be sitting around. 

If you're someone who works shifts or freelances, then this can be a SWEET side hustle.

Will, 22, who works shifts as a travel agent in Queensland, fits delivering with Uber Eats in between his main job, surfing and hanging with mates. 

"When it's raining or there's no surf around, I go and deliver with Uber Eats for a few hours to earn a bit of extra cash," says Will. "I just love the flexibility of it."

2. Even when you've only got small windows of time, you can quickly log into the app, jump in the car and be off within minutes.

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Eloise, 24, from Brisbane, finds that delivering with Uber has helped her keep money coming in while her new wedding photography business takes off — even if it's only for short periods here or there.

"It's perfect when it's slow season or I'm trying to get new clients. I just log into the app, click on a delivery and get out on the road. If I only have an hour or two to spare, that's fine. You can pick the deliveries local to you, so you don't have to travel far."

3. The money you make is better than you'd expect and lands in your bank regularly — so you can say goodbye to once-a-month pay cheques.

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Matt, 28, a consultant in NSW, says the money is what hooked him from the start — and he was amazed at how quickly it came through.

"I remember times when I'd get to the end of the week and have literally no money left — like, zero dollars in my bank," he says. "I was hungry and didn't want to cook anything. But then I started delivering with Uber Eats and on that first night I went out and after two or three deliveries, I got the money in my bank straight away!" 

When delivering with Uber Eats, you'll get paid at least weekly, so there's no waiting around all month for the cash to land! 

4. Plus, the money's so good, your friends and family may want in on the gig too.

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"My mates are always really surprised when I tell them how much I make — especially when there's a promotion on," says Will. "It's way better than they expect. You actually earn really well."

5. The bonuses you get through in-app promotions can take your earnings to the next level.

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Matt bases his schedule around the promotions that pop up in-app. These reward you with extra cash when you take a certain number of deliveries.

"Over a few days, I made over $700, on the most part  from all the promotions they were putting on," Matt says. "They can make a massive difference to what you make."

6. Delivering with Uber Eats allows you to make space for some much-needed chill out time in your day and offers a bit of an escape.

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"I love how it gives me a break from my work, or when things get a bit much," says Will. "I've always loved driving around, listening to music, so I find it really chilled and peaceful."

Matt agrees: "I love using the drive time to listen to podcasts. I used to listen to my lectures, when I was still studying, which was actually really helpful!"

7. It opens you up to trying different flavours and cuisines — and helps you discover new places to eat. Foodies, rejoice!

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"Just from smelling and seeing the different orders, I've drastically opened up my choices of food," Matt says. "I mean, how about truffle!? It just wasn't on my radar before!"

Eloise loves finding new places to eat and has become friendly with the people who work in the restaurants where she picks up the orders. 

"You become friends with the guys handing you the food, it's usually the same people each time so you see them a lot!" 

8. Uber Eats is now SO popular, you aren't restricted to just working over lunch or dinner.

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"People are now using Uber Eats so much more — for morning coffees and break times," says Will, who's based on the Sunshine Coast. "So, depending on where you live, you can sometimes get delivery opportunities throughout the day." 

9. And finally, it's surprisingly simple and easy to sign up. In fact, you could be delivering within a week or so.

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Simply choose your wheels (car, bike or scooter), apply for a background check and right to work check, then complete your profile — which involves submitting a couple of documents. Then you should be able to start earning in around a week!

Learn more about delivering with Uber Eats here and you could start earning some pretty great money in your spare time.