How can I earn 1500$ a week?

If you're currently delivering for Uber Eats or thinking of starting up in Australia, then you're probably wondering how to make the most money. Visit delivery driver's salary depends on many factors. But you can increase your hourly earnings with a few tips... Here are some tips on how to maximise your income and earn more than 1500$ per week with Uber Eats.

Bear in mind that this is a difficult job and that you will have to work many hours to achieve it.

And don't forget that you have to deduct the tax you pay when you work with an ABN, plus the various costs incurred by your activity (petrol, hire, repairs, etc.).

Works at weekends

One of the best tips for earning more with Uber Eats is to always work during busy periods.

The best time to deliver is Friday evenings and weekends. This is when the volume of orders is highest. So there's a better chance of getting a higher return for each order delivered.

You can always take your days off on Mondays and Tuesdays, as these days are generally quieter for all food delivery applications.

Try to get tips

Tipping is unfortunately not a common practice in Australia. So let's be honest: it's rare to receive a tip when an order is delivered. But just a little effort can make all the difference to fully satisfy your customers and the to encourage people to try :

• Be friendly and smile when you drop off the dishes
• Make sure that the restaurant has not made a mistake with the order before you leave to deliver it.
• Send a message to the customer to let them know you're on your way
• Deliver food with care (don't spill it, keep it warm...)

Analyses revenue trends

Uber Eats offers a feature that allows you to compare revenues by zone and by hour. This information is based on the revenue generated by deliveries over the last 28 days in your city.

Take this valuable information into account to identify the areas where you should prioritise work and at what times. It's an optimisation that can make all the difference to achieving your target of 1500$ per week.

Take advantage of "opportunities

What is it all about? From promotional bonuses that you receive based on the number of orders delivered.

These opportunities vary from day to day and from delivery driver to delivery driver. Work harder during the hours when opportunities are available to earn more money.

Accepting the right orders

With experience, you'll be able to quickly identify whether an order makes financial sense or not. Here are some questions to ask yourself when Uber Eats offers you delivery:

• Do I know this restaurant?
  • Is it easy to access?
  • Does it prepare orders quickly?
• Does the customer live in an area where there are restaurants or in the middle of nowhere?
• What is the ratio between the price of the journey and the number of kilometres covered?

How to cancel an order

You accept an order and it's not ready when you arrive at the restaurant? Depending on the waiting time you are given, it may be preferable to cancel it. You won't be penalised by Uber Eats and you'll save precious time when you deliver another order.

Sponsor new delivery drivers

Most delivery drivers only do this job for a few months. Uber Eats is therefore constantly on the lookout for new delivery drivers. To encourage new people to sign up to the platform, delivery drivers can invite friends and family to join them. receive a commission of several hundred dollars for each referral validated.

The majority of Uber Eats drivers in Australia are backpackers. Some of them are looking for information and people to sponsor them on backpacker Facebook groups. So be on the lookout and send your link first...

Saves money on petrol

If you deliver by car or scooter, choose a vehicle that consumes as little fuel as possible.

You can also save on petrol and vehicle maintenance with the Uber Eats Pro loyalty programme.

Depending on your status, you can save up to 12cpl at BP or Shell petrol stations.

Use a second delivery app

Many experienced drivers use several delivery applications at the same time.

How do I do it? Activate two or more applications to receive several requests and choose the best-paid orders.
Once you've accepted a delivery, close all other applications except the one you're working for. Turn the applications back on once your order is complete to receive further requests.

Here are the most popular alternatives to Uber Eats in Australia:

• DoorDash
• Menulog
• EASI