Early last year, Uber was in talks with Postmates regarding a possible acquisition. Then, in mid 2021, the deal finally went through, which now means Uber Eats now fully owns Postmates. As drivers, the sign up process is exactly the same, but now you apply directly through Uber's website. In this Postmates driver review, we'll go over all the pros & cons of being a driver, ways to maximize your earnings, and if it could be a good fit for you!
Signing up to be a food delivery driver is a great way to earn extra money on a flexible schedule. Three reviewers at DeliveryJobFinder recently signed up as Postmates (Uber Eats) drivers and tried out the service to see exactly what the process looks like.
Pros & Cons
General Overview
For us, the Instacart app was a little easier to use and easier to earn with. Still, I can definitely see the potential in signing up for Postmates (Uber Eats). How much you get paid per delivery varies greatly by location, and how the incentives can lead to big bonuses. Also, being able to cash out instantly is a big perk.
What Is Postmates Fleet?
What Does Postmates (Uber Eats) Do?
Postmates (Uber Eats) is one of the select group of on-demand food delivery services. Founded in 2011, this company has provided hundreds of side jobs for delivery drivers delivering food, alcohol, etc. Now, Postmates takes more than 2 million deliveries a month, which shows how popular this delivery service is.
The basic premise of Postmates (Uber Eats) is simple. Once the customer puts in an order, you get all the details through the Postmates Fleet app. For example, where to pickup and the deliver the items.
Become A Driver
How To Sign Up
- Download the Fleet app. You’ll provide basic information, like your name, location, vehicle type, and, finally, give the company permission to perform the background check.
- Fill out the paperwork. Independent contractors have to sign a contractor agreement and W-9 tax form. Part-time employees sign an offer letter and W-4 tax form.
- Register Postmates pre-paid debit card. Postmates (Uber Eats) shoppers use a preloaded payment card when they check out with a customer's order. New shoppers can expect to receive their card within 5 to 7 business days, but you can use the digital cart Postmates provides immediately.
Where Can You Work
Where Can Postmates (Uber Eats) Work?
Right now, Postmates (Uber Eats) operates in all 50 states in the US. It serves cities like San Francisco, Miami, San Diego, Nashville, Portland, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, and so much more.
To see whether there are open Postmates positions in your area, download the Fleet app and enter your location information.
Payment
How Much Postmates (Uber Eats) Pays
For each completed Postmates (Uber Eats) delivery, you’ll receive a payment with the following breakdown:
- A base amount for each completed pickup
- A base amount for each completed drop-off
- A variable amount (paid by the hour) for time spent waiting for the merchant to fill the order
- A variable per-mile rate covering the distance between the pickup and drop-off locations
- 100% of tips from the customer
Your entire account balance pays out via weekly direct deposits. Payments for activity during the prior Monday-to-Sunday period hit your linked account by midweek in most cases. If you need funds sooner, you can cash out to a linked bank account using Postmates’ (Uber Eats) Instant Deposit feature.
If you want more information on pay rates in each city, here are detailed pay rates for all the areas Postmates serves.
How It Compares
How Does Postmates (Uber Eats) Compare To Others?
Comparing Postmates (Uber Eats) to GrubHub can feel like comparing apples to oranges, but in reality, it’s probably more like comparing apples to apples. The services are essentially similar, with slight variations between the two that you should consider when deciding which is your best option. However, Postmates does offer benefits occasionally depending on your location.
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