Deliver when you want, make what you need
Earn on your own schedule.
Reasons to become a delivery driver
Get paid quickly
Your earnings are automatically transferred to your bank account every week. Plus, with Instant Pay, delivery drivers can cash out up to 6 times a day for a small fee.*
Flexibility
Grab your car, bike, or scooter and be a delivery driver whenever you want—for an hour, a weekend, or throughout the week. Below you can find the requirements for each way of getting around.
Support when you need it
Help is available when you need it, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Explore ways to get the answers you need and contact Uber for assistance.
Here’s what you need to use Uber as a delivery driver**
Delivery by car
- Meet the minimum age requirement to drive in your city
- Have a 2-door or 4-door car
- Have a valid US driver’s license in your name
- Have valid vehicle insurance in your name
- Submit your Social Security number for us to run a background screening
Delivery by scooter
- Be at least 19 years old
- Have a motorized scooter under 50cc
- Have a valid US driver’s license in your name
- Have valid vehicle insurance in your name
- Submit your Social Security number for us to run a background screening
- When signing up, be sure to choose Delivery by scooter under transportation method
Delivery by bicycle or on foot
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a US government-issued ID
- Submit your Social Security number for us to run a background screening
- When signing up, be sure to choose Delivery by bicycle (and in certain cities, Delivery by bicycle or foot) under transportation method
Frequently asked questions
Find the answers to more questions here
- What materials do I need to get started?
Insulated delivery bags are optional (unless you’re delivering in a location where it is required by law).
Here are some recommendations that might come in handy for your own trips. Learn more
You can also shop for delivery gear at the Uber Eats online store.
- After I’ve completed a delivery, how can I find out how much money I made?
Getting paid to deliver is perhaps the main reason you chose to use Uber Eats. So we make it as easy as we can for you to track your earnings. The app offers helpful, transparent tools, like a monetary amount at the top of your screen that shows your earnings. Look for more resources in the app to help you see your real-time totals and other earnings details.
- Is there a minimum number of hours I need to work?
You can decide how much or how little you want to work. Simply log in to the Uber app, and start accepting trips.
- How do I switch between receiving ride and delivery requests in the Driver app?
You can receive both ride and delivery requests using the same app. From the Trip Planner screen, choose the settings icon on the bottom right of the screen, and turn on Deliveries. If you choose to toggle between ride and delivery requests during rush hour and mealtimes, you may increase your opportunities for more trip requests.
Still have questions?
Top cities in the US to get paid to deliver with Uber
These are just some of the places with the most requests for delivery drivers to deliver food on the Uber platform. Check your Uber Eats app for availability.
California
Colorado
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Utah
Washington
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The material provided on this web page is intended for informational purposes only and may not be applicable in your country, region, or city. It is subject to change and may be updated without notice.
*Once per day for free in New York City.
**Delivery varies by city. In many markets, proof of residency is required.
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