How to Start Delivering With Uber Eats
💰 $0–$150 to start
⏱ First dollar: this week
🚲 Car, bike, or scooter
The 30-second version
Same parent company as Uber, but delivery has much looser rules than passenger rides: 19+ (18 for bike couriers), any 2- or 4-door car, no age limit on the vehicle, no inspection in most places. If you got rejected for Uber's passenger tier, Uber Eats is worth a look — the bar is dramatically lower.
Same parent company as Uber, but delivery has much looser rules than passenger rides: 19+ (18 for bike couriers), any 2- or 4-door car, no age limit on the vehicle, no inspection in most places. If you got rejected for Uber's passenger tier, Uber Eats is worth a look — the bar is dramatically lower.
Startup cost
$0–$150
Realistic net
$12–$18/hr
Approval time
~5 business days
▶Watch this first
"How to Become Uber Eats Driver | Sign Up Process" — picked from a real creator, not a GigWiz production.
✓Do you qualify?
- 19+ to drive/scoot (21 in Canada); bike couriers can start at 18
- Valid license, insurance, and vehicle registration if driving
- Any 2-door or 4-door car — none of Uber's passenger-tier rules apply
- Background check and right-to-work verification, same as any Uber platform
Recreational e-scooters are not accepted — check the exact vehicle list for your city before assuming your ride qualifies.
👣The steps
Sign up in the Uber Driver appSelect delivery, not rides — the requirements branch differently from that point.
Upload documentsLicense and vehicle info if driving; ID only if delivering by bike.
Consent to the background/right-to-work checkTypically resolves within about 5 business days.
See upfront trip info before every orderEstimated earnings show before you accept — use it to decline bad-value trips just like DoorDash.
Get paid weekly, or faster for a feeDeposits happen weekly by default, with faster cashout available.
💵The money, honestly
| How you deliver | Gross | Real net (pre-tax) |
|---|---|---|
| Random hours, car | $15–20/hr | $9–14/hr |
| Meal rushes, bike in a dense city | $15–20/hr | Keeps most of it — no gas |
You keep 100% of tips on top of base pay — same rule across every Uber delivery tier.
⚠ The reality check
- Delivery-only accounts see delivery-only requests. You won't get passenger ride offers unless you separately qualify for that tier.
- City rules on scooters/bikes vary a lot. Some cities exclude e-scooters entirely — check before buying one for this.
- Gross ≠ profit if driving. Same math as every driving gig on this site — gas and depreciation eat into the advertised rate.
The GigWiz verdict
✓ Good if
- Your car or age locks you out of passenger Uber
- You can put $0–$150 toward starting
✕ Skip it if
- You want passenger-ride income specifically
- You need something that runs without your ongoing time and attention
The numbers
Startup cost$0–$150
Realistic net$12–$18/hr
Approval time~5 business days
DifficultyEasiest Uber tier to qualify for
⚠ The catch
Check the upfront trip estimate before accepting — every time.