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Decoding Amazon Flex Order Types, Routes, and Warehouse Locations

Decoding the Amazon Flex app isn't very easy. Here's what each order types and warehouse codes means, and how to select better orders #amazonflex

Delivering packages for Amazon through the Amazon Flex app is a great way to earn extra money, but when it comes to app design and usability, it falls way behind other delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats.

Just about anyone can pick up DoorDash and Uber Eats and immediately understand all the information in the app and easily complete a delivery.

But when you open Amazon Flex and search for…

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Why Postmates Drivers Get Deactivated, and How to Get Reactivated

If you've been deactivated by Postmates, is it actually possible to be reactivated? For most Postmates drivers, too many cancellations is the top reason for deactivation. See what you can do #postmates

Getting deactivated from Postmates is a major disappointment that can seriously harm your income, and it often comes at an unexpected time and without much explanation.

There are many reasons why Postmates courier can be deactivated. It could be a serious customer complaint, too many order cancellations, or some other violation you may not even know about. Unfortunately Postmates doesn’t always…

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Is the Instacart Rating System Fair? Here's How it Really Works

Is the Instacart Rating System Fair? Here’s How it Really Works

Almost every gig industry app uses a rating system that asks customers to rate their experience on a 5-star scale. Typically, anything over 4.6 star average is pretty good. Most Uber drivers are happy with anything above 4.7 and up. The same goes for DoorDash and Postmates.

But Instacart is different. Anything less than a perfect 5-star rating can be cause for panic. Just look at what Instacart…

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Becoming an Instacart Shopper in 2020: The Full Application Process

Instacart continues to hire more and more shoppers. Here's how you can get the application process done in only a handful of days #instacart

Instacart is one of the many delivery apps that saw an explosion of popularity in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Both the customer and shopper sides of the app saw huge growth: More customers than ever needed home delivery, and more workers than ever found an opportunity to earn money shopping for Instacart.

Are you curious about becoming a shopper? Here are the full details of the current…

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DoorDash Bonuses for Drivers: Are Peak Pay & Challenges Worth it?

Is Peak Pay worth chasing after? What about Challenges? How bonuses for Dashers work, and what the veteran Dashers know about them #doordash

Most DoorDash Dashers quickly learn that there’s a lot more to the gig than simply accepting each order that comes your way. You’ll soon find out which restaurants are a pain, that your acceptance rating doesn’t matter, and that being selective can be the difference between earning $3 per order and $10 per order.

The most important things a Dasher needs to understand are the driver pay formula,…

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Instacart Shoppers: Are Double and Triple Batches Worth It?

Double batches are all over Instacart these days. Should you accept them, or stick to single batches? Here's how smart shoppers decide

Did you know that Instacart shoppers can shop for more than one order at the same time? It’s called a double batch, and not all shoppers are excited to see them on their list of available orders.

Some shoppers say they bring nothing but trouble, but others are happy to accept a double – or even triple – batch. Here’s how double batches work for shoppers and customers, and how shoppers can make an…

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Why DoorDash Dashers Hate Delivering from These 3 Restaurants

Dashers really love to hate these restaurants. What's so bad about them??

Note: This article contains affiliate links for DoorDash

Most DoorDash Dashers will go wherever an order request takes them, but some restaurants are so notoriously slow and disorganized that Dashers refuse the delivery every time.

What makes drivers add a restaurant to their no-go list? Dashers hate when restaurants take too long to complete an order, or when the delivery pickup system is…

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Is it Worth it to Be a DoorDash Top Dasher? Some Drivers Say No

You might think getting Top Dasher is the way to max out profits with DoorDash, but many Dashers don't think so.

There were two kinds of kids in school: The ones who wanted a gold star from the teacher, and the ones who rolled their eyes at it. DoorDash has a gold star program called “Top Dasher,”and it turns out that not all Dashers think too highly of Top Dashers.

Head to the DoorDash subreddit and you’ll see Top Dashers get ridiculed almost every day.

“It’s just corporate BS to get people to accept small…

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Why DoorDash Drivers Get Deactivated, and How to Get Reactivated

Getting deactivated by DoorDash hurts. Was it low ratings, too many unfinished orders, or a lying customer? Here's how to appeal and get your gig back

It’s every Dasher’s worst nightmare: You log into the app and see a notice that your account has been deactivated, and you receive an email letting you know the same. In some cases, Dashers get deactivated and logged out mid shift!

Why do Dashers get deactivated? DoorDash has an extensive deactivation policy that outlines all the ways that may lead to deactivation, but the most common reasons for…

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Here's Why Some DoorDash Drivers Hate Walmart Orders

Some DoorDash drivers decline Walmart orders as fast as they come in. Here's what DoorDash and Walmart can do to make things better

Thanks to a partnership between DoorDash and Walmart, DoorDash customers can now order groceries from Walmart and have them delivered to their door. Convenient, right?

But there’s a problem: DoorDash drivers hate doing Walmart orders. Take one visit to the DoorDash subreddit you’ll see daily posts like these by drivers complaining about Walmart orders.

“Walmart orders are making me lose money” “I…

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Instacart: Should You Be a Full-Service or In-Store Shopper?

If you want to be an Instacart shopper, you need to know about the two types of gigs they offer: Full-service and in-store shopping.

Instacart is becoming one of the most popular app-based gigs in the on-demand economy. For every Instacart customer who places an order in the app, there is an Instacart shopper getting paid to pick out the items and deliver the order.

Most customers don’t know that there are actually two types of Instacart shoppers: Independent contractors who travel between stores, and hourly employees who stay…

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Is RideShare Mechanic Worth it? Virtual Vehicle Inspections for Uber & Lyft

Did you know you can get a virtual Uber/Lyft inspection? Especially helpful now that Uber and Lyft Hubs are temporarily closed #uber #lyft

Vehicle inspections are one of the hassles that Uber and Lyft drivers dislike the most. Uber and Lyft require that drivers have their vehicle inspected either at an Uber/Lyft hub or at a state-certified facility, and it can be a confusing process.

Enter the innovators: A company called RideShare Mechanicnow offers online vehicle inspections via video chat so drivers can get a valid inspection…

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Postmates & DoorDash Can Drop Food at Your Door? [No-Contact Delivery]

Going out is out, staying in is in. How to get a no-contact delivery from Postmates & DoorDash #postmates #doordash #covid19

Typically when you order from Postmates or DoorDash, you want your food handed to you at your door. But now that many people are limiting contact with others for health reasons, the delivery apps have added a new option for no-contact deliveries that don’t require a person-to-person handoff.

The two main delivery options for food delivery apps used to be: Deliver to my door or meet me outside.…

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How much do Lyft drivers really make? Proof of income inside

How much do Lyft drivers really make? Proof of income inside #money #proof #paid #lyft

“How much do Lyft drivers really make?” That’s the #1 question I get from everyone — passengers, friends, family. Lyft makes bold claims on their website in size 100 font — “Make $35/hour driving your own car!” $35/hour? Some PhD’s don’t even get paid that much! What’s the reality here? What can you expect to be paid when you drive for Lyft?

Lyft driver pay photo dump!

I make $20 – $30/hour…

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Items Missing from Your DoorDash Order? What to Do...and What Not to Do

What can you actually do when food is missing from your DoorDash order? Your Dasher won't run back to the restaurant to grab missing items, but there are other things you can do #DoorDash

It’s a common situation: The person delivering your DoorDash order (called a Dasher) arrives on your doorstep and hands you a bag that’s missing an item. Ugh! What happens next? Does your Dasher return to the restaurant to fetch your item? Does DoorDash arrange another delivery?

As badly as you might want that missing food delivered to you, the reality is that you can only expect to get a refund…

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Don't Get in The Wrong Uber! How To Set Up PIN Verification

Worried you might get into the wrong Uber? Look for the Verify Your Ride feature in the Uber app to enable a PIN verification system. #uber

Getting a ride from a stranger and trusting an app has always been an issue with Uber: How can you know for certain that you’re getting in the right car? And for drivers, how can you be certain that you’ve let the correct person into your car?

Uber passengers only know a driver’s name, along with the make, model, and license plate # of their vehicle. And drivers have even less to go on for their…

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The Real Cost of a Postmates Order: Every Delivery & Service Fee

Service fees, delivery fees, small item fees...What really goes into the cost of a Postmates order? And how can you lower the bill? #Postmates

Ordering on Postmates is an easy way to get food delivered straight to your door, but you might have noticed that it isn’t always the most affordable option. Why does Postmates charge what they charge?

The Postmates pricing system is worth a closer look. Not only are you paying for the food, but service fees, delivery fees, and tips. It can add up, so it’s good to understand how Postmates…

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