$159 IN 3.5 HOURS | DoorDash & Postmates Delivery Apps | YUUUUGE Tips - Better Than Uber!

[@mitchyoung8791]

LOL. My first 'dash' was a 5 mile one way, 10 mile two way, 45 minute total. Made a grand total of $6

[@arnage13]

u got that much money because is very good area to work at people with money especially santa Monica and Venice ect that's all the doctor's and Lawyers live good strategy and parking is not that great

[@unclerogelio3636]

PRO ANGLER TV Agreed try that in downtown you will get no tips

[@LifeWithRilla]

im a student... dont have very much money etc i live on 7th st there are people here who have money and im sure youre generalizing but dont glorify this area as prestige there are too many bums here

[@sferris33]

Very true. People in Vegas are cheap.

[@davidventura7298]

EL TROQUERO just

[@richardmyles1301]

You're exactly right, You have to drive the affluent areas.

[@harrvey]

Don't drive when there are "free" promotions (via Postmates/DoorDash). You'll end up driving back and forth to the same place (for different people) and getting $1~$2 tips. Driving back and forth for coffee isn't profitable...

[@RideshareGenius]

Great tips! I absolutely agree! :)

[@highlanderlj]

How do I "avoid" those "free" things?

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

Wouldn't it be smarter for them to buy a coffee machine and coffee than do Doordash? LOL

[@geminigirl1111]

i'm so excited to start postmates as my new side hustle job! i work monday-thursday so i have 3 day weekends, this job is perfect for me & im so excited!

[@ogktujggoktug2845]

HOW IS IT GOING?

[@kermin]

go to college, get a high hour high pay job and you can make 130k + a year easily, and it's more worth it then running around delivering food and is hassle free depending on what job choice you pick, I suggest going into IT like my dad, he went to school for 6 years and makes 150k a year and I think anyone who puts their mindset to this can achieve it because nothing is impossible and time is learning and knowledge is > work meaning if you take your time learning you will overall make more money doing your occupation over the years which most people can't seem to comprehend as well as others. My occupational goal is to earn 80k at least right off the bat from graduating college with a Ph.D. This was less criticism and more of a spill of what my pov is, if you made it this far respond with a "Good luck" or "You can do it" if not you don't have to but good luck to whatever job choice you decide on!

[@estebanalfaro1205]

Well obviously, but a lot of these people are students that are trying to achieve that goal you mentioned down the line. For a lot of people, working in delivery is a stepping stone.

[@mrs4233]

Suzy it's been 6 months from you're post...did you start? If so, can u share your experience? Thanks

[@alvinthai9058]

Work is work.

[@thomasmcbride4966]

This was three years ago, alot has changed. I also think this guy is a sales rep for one of/or both of these platforms.

[@dossdipstv9322]

dude that is amazing 159 in 3 hours! I subbed to your channel. I just started doing postmates yesterday

[@RideshareGenius]

Thanks for stopping by! I subbed you as well! :) Yes, that was a good run of orders that night... Not gonna happen every night, BUT my strategies definitely work for maximizing earnings - the big orders usually equal a big tip!

[@ljrubin8926]

after only the receipt video you just did on 12/2 and 1/2 of this video you are officially my favorite info guy for app cash info!! And it's great cuz I just started doing this in LA w/ postmates & caviar and was wondering if door dash is one I should add and after this video that answer is a massive YES. Thanks for the clear to the point info.

[@RideshareGenius]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, LJ! Yes, I think DoorDash is the best-earning delivery app I've tried so far. How is Caviar? I haven't tried it yet. Do you have any info on it or a referral link I can use to sign up?

[@michaelbradley528]

I was contracted for eat-out-in which was bought out by grub hub.. so disappointed.. I went from $700 a week to 300.. I'm definitely going to apply for doordash and postmates.. thanks for the info

[@RideshareGenius]

Have you signed up for GrubHub as well? I like that app a lot

[@RoadDawgLife]

One thing you mentioned that is very true, you have to get it while the getting is good. There are too many players in the food delivery space, UberEats, DoorDash, OrderUp, GrubHub, Postmates, etc, not to mention local delivery services and in-house food delivery like Dominos, Panera Bread. Who knows which ones will survive long term and which ones are going to kick the bucket in a year or two.

[@RideshareGenius]

Exactly! It seems like there's a new one every day. Only so many will survive... But it does also seem like delivery will be more and more common for anything and everything in the future.

[@RoadDawgLife]

I agree but delivery is pricey. Definitely not cheap for the consumer from what I see. I think it's whoever has the most efficient delivery system and provides the best experience. Idk... we'll see.

[@jayceevee8666]

This is awesome. I didn't even make 159 dollars in 8 hours driving for uber. I'm definitely going to look into this.

[@PetePuebla]

I do Uber and Lyft and I think you've convinced me in the food delivery service apps.

[@RideshareGenius]

If you do Uber & Lyft, it's a good idea to at least have accounts with delivery apps so you can work when rides are slow. For me personally, I like delivery because I can stay local. With Uber, I never know where I'm going next or when I'll be home again. Also, the tips are great!

[@PetePuebla]

Rideshare Genius I'm planning on it.

[@RideshareGenius]

Please keep me posted on how it goes for you!

[@NarutoUzumaki-oe9tw]

Rideshare Genius Guys how is Instacart and Amazon Flex? I'm kind of tired of getting bad ratings on doordash because of the food being cold or it being late when it's the restaurant fault not mine.

[@whatsittoyou9802]

How did it work out for you? Are you still doing them a year later?

[@losttime1238]

Thank you for your short and informative videos. I've been through so many people's videos that go on and on to say something that could be explained in 5 min but they do it in 16.

[@zackattack80]

Hey Thanks for the video I just signed up with Postmates and I am active. I am somewhat excited to get started.

[@SeanMcCaffrey-zo4jw]

I’m going to sign up also, in anticipation of people’s generosity. Yeah right!

[@laurachevalier4756]

In Arizona I’m doing Postmates and DoorDash right now. I have drove for a few weeks I’ve only gotten one big order that gave me a 25$ tip. Otherwise it’s a lot of $5-$8 orders. I try to complete three per hour. It’s decent I don’t mind driving. I usually work in the dental field.

[@relentlessundrdawg]

Nice. Funny is that I am with the same companies, and I'm just getting started tomorrow. I live in the IE, but when I head to LA, I may hit up the celebrity areas and hopefully get some large tips.

[@relentlessundrdawg]

I am 3 days into Door Dash and I have noticed that the Santa Monica and Brentwood areas are the busiest every day. I may have to hit those areas up on the weekend. I did the Beverly Hills area on Saturday, but it was still kind of slow, and the deliveries were mostly in West Hollywood and LA. So no major large tipping.

[@RideshareGenius]

DD has been slow for me lately. I think they added to many drivers. I'd recommend working multiple apps!

[@Kloutkulture]

Relentless 101 how has it been going man? I'm from the IE as well.

[@relentlessundrdawg]

It has been going well. I mostly work in the Rancho Cucamonga area, and Fontana occasionally. The new pay model needs to be changes because it is taking $$ from drivers.

[@leonf1111]

Relentless 101 always taking from drivers, well I'm going to be doing deliveries on motorized bicycles electric or gas, both are legal in D.C. area, just gotta register and insure. I think I can keep more money in my pocket that way. Easier around traffic, easy to park at any bike rack or metal post etc. Great on gas or no gas (ebike)!!!

[@RoadRunner-yu8cu]

never once have i considered any food delivery service, but after watching this video i'm damn sure i won't get the same results but i'm strongly considering entertaining the idea. i just hit my 3 yrs with Uber yesterday and i'm still not ahead of the game around here (Virginia Beach) we're tied as the lowest-paid markets in the country with Detroit. it's absolutely sickening how much we have to drive around here for so little...

[@Cowellini]

Tip for more tips: Learn the power of hypnotizing customers to give more tips :P

[@oscarcastillo6779]

u rock dude, I'm in San Diego are the food app in San Diego, I already drive for Lyft and Uber part time

[@RideshareGenius]

Thanks, Oscar! Yeah, Postmates and DoorDash are definitely in San Diego. I'd recommend checking them out if you've already tried Uber and Lyft. The work is a little different - I actually enjoy it more. And I find it to be lower stress and much less mileage on my car while earning the same or more.

[@jackm2180]

You got lucky. In my area (Charlotte NC) most people tip 2-5$, which Door-dash happily steals! Its because of their thieving company policies, I can honestly tell people working for Door-dash I make approximately 6-8 dollars an hour (before taxes) and I am at constant risk of losing my vehicle due to accidents or mechanical break-downs, and for police citations (parking isn't always easy). I am trying to find better gigs now, because Door-dash just DOES NOT PAY!

[@chuckstr951]

Too bad its not like that any more. Door Dash is stealing tips and not too many ppl tip big on Postmates because they charge so much for delivery.

[@exile220ify]

Doordash doesn't steal tips - they subsidize, but that subsidy may include part of your tip. At least you won't get a $1.25 order on Doordash.

[@nickliu4903]

The tip was insane!!!! You in good area!!!

[@middleclassic]

I haven’t laughed that hard in awhile all because of “Rusty, he’s just chillin’”. And he was! That dog looked so kicked back it was comical :P That was a killer view so ... well played. I wanted to be there too. And killer video. I’m so all over this I can’t wait to get started. Apps being installed. Even if I don’t get fat tips it still sounds like a decent income for the task at hand. But yea, fat tips any day are better. Bottom line is work is good :-)

[@arrowstheorem1881]

It depends a lot on where you live, your proximity to the food outlets .

[@qjtvaddict]

That sometimes happens as postmates tips can be unpredictable I got a $65 tip that hits hard quick then I remembered that I did a best buy order for a very expensive item that probably explains the high tip.

[@happyemoji6553]

qjtvaddict Isn’t Postmates an app to deliver edible stuff or you can deliver electronics and everything else?

[@wicky201]

DoorDash launches in Las Vegas on January 18th and I had the orientation today. I have been doing Postmates for 2 months, but with no local manager and absolutely no driver support, it's pretty bad when a situation arises and nothing can be done to rectify it. Many of us are going over to DoorDash.

[@RideshareGenius]

I think you will enjoy DoorDash! And if you are in at launch, you should see some crazy busy days soon! At the end of the day, it's good to have options. Maybe there will still be some PM orders you wanna do in the future and you'll always have that opportunity! Please keep me posted as to how DD is going for you! :)

[@wicky201]

I will thanks

[@lachinalamorena]

wicky201

[@roycerambo6339]

DoorDash is getting worse, I'm not sure why..I used to get easy schedules when i first started 4 months ago, but now I cant work when I want to at all, they've gotta update or change their system. I just started working today for Postmates today, not bad so far.

[@RideshareGenius]

I think there are a couple things going on: 1) DoorDash is growing quickly - they are trying to balance the need for drivers with an increase in orders on their platform. As the market reaches stability, there will be slow times and extremely busy times. 2) This is just the slow time of year. From my experience, December and January, with the exception of NYE and holiday party weekends in December, are very slow months. Things will pick up towards the end of the month, but for now, just keep your options open (like you're doing with PM) and keep hustling! It will get better soon!! :)

[@roycerambo6339]

Rideshare Genius yea, hopefully it picks up...i was signed into Doordash and Postmates at the same time last night and I only got calls for Postmates. On the other hand, 2 days ago i got a 18 dollar tip with Doordash so i guess its all random

[@RideshareGenius]

Some is definitely luck of the draw, but there are also patterns that you'll begin to notice. I do think it'll start to pick up soon! :) Here's hoping. Nice work on the $18 tip!

[@mrpaperchaser8154]

Red Rambo which one pays more out of them too

[@roycerambo6339]

Marcus Taylor Overall Postmates. Doordash pays 5 dollars total + tips, and Postmates

[@ScissorVixens]

While I realize your guidelines and experiences may vary...I actually tried Postmates for the first time (and first time ever using my car to make money) and my very first order pickup had to be close to $80. 3 large pizzas, several sandwiches, chips and more. I delivered to a very wealthy looking gated community in Summerlin, NV (part of Las Vegas) where there was a nice Lexus in the driveway. I was greeted by a women who was anxiously waiting for me to deliver her food. Well...I was tipped a whopping $4.00 on an order that as mentioned earlier...had to be close to $80.00. So, she tipped me around 5%. The next delivery did not tip at all.

[@BabyMatrix27]

I think the pay amount now is a lot less with DoorDash. Been doing it for 2 weeks and avg order I make is $6.80-8.25. Have you noticed anything that changed?

[@chellesswell974]

BabyMatrix27 I had a DD delivery in the Atlanta market yesterday for $21. Only two items and not much of a distance (everything is far in GA). I've had some as low as $5.93 and the $21 was the second of its kind. FYI... I've been delivering with them for about 20-25 days.

[@PongoXBongo]

It varies wildly by area (affluent vs average) and market (upscale vs fast casual). That's not far off from what I've been averaging per order, but that's 2-3+ orders per hour for approx. $20+ an hour total. This is not a get-rich job, this is a be-your-own-boss while getting-by OK job (if FT) or a decent side gig (if PT). It really pays to take advantage of high demand bonuses and to target the most profitable parts of town (even if they're further from home). Keep your ratings up (yes, all of them). Being selective with orders is ok, until it starts to affect how many orders you get total. But you can recover with some suck-it-up shifts. ;)

[@FaizanKhan-br6jn]

Hi. I was tipped 30 bucks for 5 mint drive from restaurant to the location it was best delivery ever.

[@chicityblues]

I started with uber in Chicago and it was great, but definitely make more money with the delivery apps. Currently, I'm working for Amazon flex part time and most of the time I'm averaging 25-30hr; makes me want to quit my regular job! lol I have signed up for postmates but have been hesitant to start because of the types of deliveries they do (i.e., grocery shopping, etc.). Do you have a preference from postmates or doordash? Great video!

[@RideshareGenius]

Hey George! Thanks for stopping by and watching! I generally prefer DoorDash because they provide more info (pickup, dropoff, order total) and I find the tips to be more consistent. As far as the grocery shopping, yes, there are some annoying/time-consuming orders on Postmates, BUT you can accept or skip any order without penalty. I usually skip all grocery store orders, Starbucks and fast food.

[@PetePuebla]

Thanks for the video. I think I'm going to look into these services as well.

[@RideshareGenius]

Thanks for watching! If you have any questions, feel free to drop me a line :)

[@shinjk2527]

I really like your videos! Thank you!

[@RideshareGenius]

Thanks for watching!!! :)

[@Realityof76]

We just don't have these opportunities in small towns or real small areas. I want to do this so bad but the closest city to me that would pay off would be Columbus, which would be 58 miles just to get there one way. So it's not an option for some but def awesome if you live near the city already.

[@selmabarone2526]

Thank you for all the information and a very good video

[@LyonzDen]

It is a rollercoaster. Up and down. I only do postmates and because I am in a car, I do maybe 2 to 3 stops an hour due to parking and traffic. I did get some nice tips here and there, which if you really calculate it, made me about 15 or 20 per hour. Even if I only did 2 hours. I wanna try doordash but something about going to an orientation is like meh

[@PongoXBongo]

Depending on where you're located, there may well not be an orientation anymore for DoorDash. There wasn't one for me here in Minneapolis when I signed up in late 2018. Even if you have to go to one, it basically saves you waiting on getting your gear in the mail so you can start that same day.

[@tvmobiletogo5834]

You are in a good area my market does not tip like this no way near that, besides how are you seeing the tips for your orders I don't see the tip amount for each delivery in doordash.

[@tallalmoshrif6643]

Thanks for the tips man :D

[@RideshareGenius]

My pleasure :)

[@tallalmoshrif6643]

I was thinking doing that with a scooter because it's more convenient to park and deliver. I live in South Pasadena.

[@RideshareGenius]

Scooters are great for delivery in LA. You can get in and out quick and won't get wet :)

[@RenlinkMorales]

I love using doordash I tip 10.00 but they need to fix the menus for taco bell I wanna order combos but they don't have it. Uber eats is good to but they kinda mess up alot. Postmate never try them but I'm give it a chance but I rather order from doordash the price idont care as long i get my order correct.

[@gerardoli892]

Hey it's me again, another great video! I just signed up for your email guide which I'm hoping I'm not too late for it. You're motivating me in doing Doordash but I'm just waiting for my backround check to get clear. I've been doing Uber and Lyft which has been good but a lot of hustling to get where you did on this video. I'm in the Burbank/Glendale area which the studios are located also some great restaurants (like Porto's..have you had it? Soooo Gooood!) I'm hoping it all goes well. Have you heard of anyone doing Doordash in Burbank/Glendale area??

[@hiags6637]

It’s hard making that good around Boston , I dash in Newton MA . Easier trafffic and more orders , maximum I ve made was 600$ week tho , people don’t tip a lot on this app

[@yaelabraham4417]

Hi! did a few deliveries for those two and never had such a huge tip. In fact, sometimes I got no tip and ended up being 4.10 for like a half hour or more (and there was nothing wrong with the order and I was nice too). Also, now you don't know if there is a blitz or not with Postmates and DoorDash, for me was really really bad. Also, it is not like you can choose or you like will know how big the delivery is before you accept or how far you need to take it to, but you can't ignore many deliveries. And parking to get the food and to deliver is really bad in central LA, it was very stressful for me and had to park in red many times, sucked. Things might have changed a lot since you posted this too. I would like to know if you are still doing this and how it is going or if you have any tips.

[@acajudi100]

Much RESPECT to you for not begging, and working!

[@RideshareGenius]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate the support!! 😀

[@MG-tw6rl]

Wow so doing deliveries and driving for uber is step away from begging. 😂 you sound privileged and ignorant af.

[@lakt2136]

How does the schedule work as a driver ? Do you need to put your name on a list and reserve particular times ? Or is it like uber where you can go on anytime you want ? Thanks for sharing - very informative !

[@RideshareGenius]

With Postmates you can log on whenever and wherever you want. With DoorDash you do need to be on their schedule but often you can schedule yourself on the spot and go online immediately. Or if you schedule yourself in advance, there's no harm in missing that shift

[@zrowedaartistviews2278]

I’ve looked about 5 of your videos today

[@oa1986]

you should talk about parking ! places that have no parking near the restaurant and when you have to deliver your dash and park half a block from the address?

[@RideshareGenius]

Thanks for the suggestion! Yes, parking can be a challenge in some areas and the availability of parking spots can make the difference between this work being profitable and a waste of time. I will cover parking in a video soon!

[@oa1986]

May be record it while you find parking or something lol thanks!!

[@PongoXBongo]

At least with DoorDash, you can pick and choose which parts of town you want to work in. And you can vary those parts from day-to-day, even shift-to-shift that same day. So explore around the various parts of your town to find a balance between decent orders and decent parking. When the sun is shining and the weather is nice I tend to work in more walkable areas (park centrally and hoof it). When it's not so nice out, I go for areas with more nearby parking. Often I'll start my day in a busier, more profitable area, then end my day in an area closer to home.

[@tezgaming4747]

hey man really great video! really helpful on getting to know these apps on how they can help benefit me on great income for little amount of time, looking forward to getting started on my postmates path. would you say it was easy getting the deliveries on time time to the customer ?

[@RideshareGenius]

Yeah, I've never had a problem making deliveries on time. Postmates doesn't give you a specified delivery time so all you can do is deliver it ASAP, which is what you wanna do anyway in order to make the most money. DoorDash does give a "deliver by" time but it's usually not a problem. Once when it was really busy, I got an order that was already supposed to be delivered so I called the customer to update her and see if she still wanted it. She gave me a nice tip so it worked out.

[@robtok082]

I have read the apps reviews. and a lot of people say that they all problems with the apps all the time. Can't log in, can't receive any orders, receive orders without letting them know, their support is terrible, they don't solve their problems. Do you have the same problems?

[@RideshareGenius]

Great question.... From my experience, all of these apps have bugs and issues. Support is pretty much non-existent in this industry as a whole. With Postmates and DoorDash, I have seen app issues here and there, but nothing that has prevented me from making money

[@bobmat5510]

thanks for the information

[@rowelle]

You look like a young Dennis Quaid!

[@RideshareGenius]

LOL, thanks, rowelle!!! :)

[@iluvyoungMAsomuch]

Great video thanks😘 I'm starting DoorDash real soon I got my kit I do Postmates already but Postmates is really inconvenient for me I think DoorDash is more convenient for me😊 I'm excited🎉🎉🎉🎉...

[@jt241234]

Hey Man, Your videos are awesome! Which company do you prefer at the moment? Im just doing post mates right now, but I'm thinking about doordash too. Thank you!

[@RideshareGenius]

Thanks for watching! There are pros and cons to each company. DoorDash provides more info (pickup, dropoff, order $ value), it also may hold you to a higher acceptance rate. DoorDash pays a flat rate (low) delivery fee, Postmates pays per mile. The MAJOR advantage is with DoorDash and I'll tell you why... The DoorDash customer app requires the customer to select a tip at the time they order. For a while, I thought this was weird... "who would leave a big tip before even getting their order?" And I figured that with Postmates if you hustle and deliver from the restaurants that are higher-priced & reliable, you'll get tipped. But then I realized it just comes down to the way the customer uses the app and the DoorDash customer experience encourages better tips. I'm gonna provide my 100% best service on EVERY order I do, but I try to be slightly selective about which jobs I do. I think it's definitely worth it to try DoorDash and have the ability to PIVOT between apps on demand. If Postmates is slow and DoorDash is busy, you can log onto DoorDash and likely make more money at that time. Or maybe DoorDash has a good hourly promotion for drivers going on and you want to be able to take advantage of that. Only reason to hold out and not try DoorDash would be if you think they might have a good new driver or driver referral bonus in the near future. I haven't seen many (or any) big bonuses offered with either company so far. Generally, they seem to be in $50-$150 range for the new driver from what I've seen/ I should make a video about these two companies to try and break it down! :) Hope this helps, Jeremiah! Please let me know if that made sense, LMAO.. I wrote a lot

[@jt241234]

Rideshare Genius thanks for the response, that helps a lot!

[@epiphoney2]

$159 in 3.5 hours certainly isn't chump change and there are lots of Uber/Lyft How-to vids on the web. Are drivers concerned at all about the long-term and AI? Because a future where the driver job becomes obsolete isn't that far off.

[@ZeebeautyInfluencer]

Thanks for the insight I just signed up

[@dossdipstv9322]

that area your in is really good. Soo hang around the high end resturants?

[@RideshareGenius]

Yes! That is part of the strategy - the best restaurants are the high end ones which also have the food ready quickly and are easy to park at and get in and out of quickly! It's all about finding your niche and go-to restaurants and also about being selective with which orders you take - remember that Postmates has no required acceptance rate so you should pick and choose the best orders.

The new update makes it so you can't see the customer location until after you confirm that you've picked up the order. So you could get an order for a restaurant in that area, and after picking it up, you will see the destination is half way across L.A. My friend working postmates has had pickups in Hollywood with dropoff in Burbank... then you have to go back to your cherry area on your own gas and time. It's a bum deal any way you slice it with on demand services for the drivers.

[@FSS-gp8in]

Just change your vehicle type to 'scooter', it will show you the order details beforehand and they won't let you drive too far since you are supposedly driving a scooter.

[@magr751]

FSS2016 do you still get plenty of orders?? By the way that is an awesome idea😀

[@Asstazztic]

FSS2016 you silver tongue devil you! 😜

[@girlforehill1308]

Thx for sharing ur experience but all depend of the area to delivery .. I'm doing instacart is about $20-25 hr in Chicago .

[@joejunas5738]

Any Advice Help for a guy starting out driving for postmates in NYC where there is barely Any Parking and they give double parking tickets very fast ?

[@RideshareGenius]

I think your best option is to not use a car in NYC to be honest. I feel like you'd be able to get around quicker and get in and out faster on a motorcycle, moped, or electric bike. What do you think?

[@nosemeaguitepariente8789]

what is your opinion on uber trips received toward your destination being excluded from promotions? I found that out when I was far and wanted to go home..seems like a dick move.

[@RideshareGenius]

Yeah, pretty annoying but better to have destination trip option than not have it

[@suzie5813]

I'm going to an orientation Santa Monica now, let's get the bonus referral going! :D

[@lakt2136]

One thing I want to know is when do you scan a ID in before completing drop off. I delivered a pack and nothing prompted me to scan an ID. Is that normal ? What was it like in your experience ? The way I'm understanding it is the fleet app will alert if anything and wont let you complete the drop off until ID is verified. I had no prompts to tap on and proceeded with commands that where there for that transaction. Thanks again for sharing insight

[@gilvillamor5066]

well it depends where places you at. in my place people order and they leave far awat. takes 8-13 min distance all the time

[@RideshareGenius]

+chico villamor remember that with DoorDash, you can see the pickup AND dropoff before you accept an order. So if a dropoff is far away, you might want to decline

[@modspell]

You deserve your tips.

[@musicgirl999]

How long does it take for a prospective doordash driver to get approved before they can go out and deliver?

[@PongoXBongo]

I applied on the website on Monday and was dashing by the end of the week (that was in late 2018). The background checks and all that went through right away, I was just waiting to get my gear in the mail (bag and credit card). Still happily dashing into 2019. Be warned though, in many markets now (like mine here in Minneapolis) they no longer hold orientations. They just mail you your stuff and say "good luck". I _highly_ recommend watching YT videos by experienced dashers that do ride-a-longs, app overviews, and that give tips and tricks. ;)

[@sferris33]

In Postmates, I accept on certain criteria. No fast-food, Asian restaurants, Starbucks. It has to be a fairly decent restaurant. Can I do the same with Door Dash?

[@PongoXBongo]

Yes and no. There is no sortable criteria, you just get the nearest available order offered to you. But you _can_ accept or deny orders based on the restaurant and guaranteed payout for that order. Just be aware that DD does track your order acceptance rate and it can affect things like bonus rates, and even total orders offered if it drops low enough (ultimately ending in deactivation if it bottoms out).

[@ardubya648]

Of ALL of the different delivery services, which ones are worth signing up with and which ones blow? - deliv.co, wedeliver2you, doordash, grubhub, postmates, trycaviar, doorstepdelivery. And also, what about uberontime? (you've already stated Ubereats is in the "blow" category)

[@RideshareGenius]

Each app has pros and cons, strengths and weaknesses. It's good to sign up for a bunch and see which ones work best for you. So far from my experience, I would rank them GrubHub, DoorDash, UberEATS, Postmates, Caviar

[@cal88usa]

It’s all about the area you are at. On a 5 dollar order you won’t get a tip. It’s all about the type of people you deliver to,, if the customer has money most likely you will get a tip.

You are the best :)

[@ElleCarritahKucherro7]

sorry to have to ask where to find your sign up spot for door dash and postmates? I have been an uber / Lyft driver, and after listening to this video, I am going to try something new!

[@RideshareGenius]

Yeah, it's definitely work trying if you've done Uber or Lyft. I prefer delivery because it's lower stress (for me) and I can stay local. You can sign up through these links. Submit your info for free early access to my Postmates and DoorDash guides or skip directly to registration. Thanks for watching! :) ridesharegenius.com/postmates ridesharegenius.com/doordash

[@SuperGoldman83]

a RIDESHARE gal................ leave the deliveries to the people who only deliver. Big enough market for Uber already

[@gsaarchitecturalmechanical5872]

Door Dash is. not available most times because you have to log in to Dash and sometimes they don’t give you any orders. Postmates is a waste of time. I did one order in about a month, I live in Orlando Florida and I know everywhere is different, Uber Eats is the best one because it’s more consistent

[@davidkee2363]

I live in Orlando too. Even tho is hard to get a schedule on DD, I manage to get at least 6 hours a day with no hassle and make way more money than UberEats.

[@rodriguezro9999]

How do you deal with parking in high parking demand areas? Do you pay for parking?

[@RideshareGenius]

+rodriguezro9999 sometimes I will pay a quarter or 2 for a meter but otherwise I look for alleys to park in or ask valet where I can park for a few minutes to pick up an order

[@jameseaton53]

Wow this is crazy I just moved to California from Jersey and I do security in Santa Monica. I want to make extra cash and I got the idea about food delivery so I watched your vid. What are the best places to do door dash or post mates in la county?

[@NobuWatts]

How are people tipping that much? For uber eats only 1 out of 10 people tip me and its usually $3. For these other apps do they tip u thru the app? Amd everyone tips?

[@RideshareGenius]

Yes, all of the other apps allow tipping through the app. DoorDash and GrubHub have some of the best tips from my experience. Most customers tip

[@michelleboutwell-goodman818]

rhymegarden I agree. Most customers don’t tip. I give all the extras, arrive quickly and make sure the order is A+ and most don’t tip. I’m in Santa Monica. I now only take large orders and during blitz pricing. I calculated my earnings from tips this past Saturday and it worked out to 6.25 per hour after tips. Changing my strategy.

[@George-nn8ui]

When Uber Eats started they didn't wish to include tips since they wanted to be the cheapest delivery service, they will give quests which will basically give you what you already deserve to have per mile. For example you should get 50 cents per mile which includes coming back to your area. They hold back some of that money per mile till you finish a quest to get your 2 more dollars per trip. To make matters worse, they finally allow the tip option but the customer has to 1: wait an hour to get an email, then 2: go into that email, then 3: rate you, then :4 tip. So half the time I am getting the tip the next day since who has time to babysit your email after eating, your tired, your going to watch a show after a long day then get ready for your next day. With Doordash, they assume that the driver should get a tip since he or she basically was your server. And think about the quality of the restaurants uber Eats started with, McDonalds. Already, they are in a mindset of cheap, so why would they tip you 5 or 10 dollars for junkfood which costs 1 to 3 dollars per item?

[@tamarafarmer7040]

George Bennett when I order on ubereats it asks me in the app for the tip option. It's immediately after my food is delivered. I wonder if the app varies per area.

[@keithwhitlock726]

These delivery jobs have reached saturation point. Your better off working for a catering company, deli, or pizza delivery.

[@leadnsteel1428]

yeah go with an independant company. These apps get too saturated with drivers, everyone thinks they will get rich and wants to be their own boss.

[@beyondr8384]

Hey.... please answer my question!! I just started working for Door Dash, can you explain to me about the tip part?? I only get to see how much I am getting paid for the order, I haven't even cashed my first paycheck yet, do you get tips added later on once you get your check or how does it work??

[@PongoXBongo]

I think DoorDash removed tip visibility from the app (sadly). But tips are automatically included in the "guaranteed pay" for a given order, what you see is what you get. Any cash tips are not included as they are not tracked by DD, only tips added in the customer's app at the time the order is placed show up. You can view your earning for the week at any time by selecting "Earnings" from the Dasher app menu.

[@getthatmoney6458]

Good video!

[@RideshareGenius]

Thanks!! Appreciate you stopping by :)

[@LawnWrangler323]

good stuff!

[@RideshareGenius]

Thanks for watching, Mark!

[@JustMe-ld2cu]

I only do Uber Eats in Toronto. No tips but also, here in Canada, no tax deductions. Do you pay tax doing UberEats in California?

[@RideshareGenius]

I'm not sure what you mean. Could you explain a bit more? In the US, we must pay income tax. Part of filing income tax is deducting business expenses (e.g. vehicle operating costs.) So tax deductions are actually a good thing for drivers.

[@spyralspyder]

I can make 100 in 4 hours regularly on ubereats as long as it's Sunday night.

[@spyralspyder]

I drive about 80 miles though

[@spyralspyder]

:/

[@SuperGoldman83]

spyralspyder ://

[@spiritualwarrior864]

U spend $$$$ on gas too so u don't make much

[@l--_--l_411]

Bam subbed

[@katherinnesTV]

yall better not be prank calling this nice man okay

[@RideshareGenius]

+KatherinneWithoutYou lol don't give them any ideas! 😂😂😂

[@culcune]

Taking ridesharing out of the equation, do you think a delivery scooter has an advantage as far as deliveries of food, over a car?

[@RideshareGenius]

Advantages and disadvantages... Obviously you can't carry as much or as securely as you could with a car, rain could really hurt you... But upside is you can get around quickly, park quickly, get in and out quickly. So with the right strategy and delivering in the right areas, I think you could be successful with a scooter

[@culcune]

My friend manages for a company called Excalibur Motorsports out of City of Industry (shameless plug--but they are predominantly wholesale). Their main line is TGB scooters from Taiwan. One of the scooters is a dedicated commercial delivery scooter. I instantly thought of the numerous delivery companies hiring contractors (since the loophole in a lawsuit hungry place like California is independent contractors). The big box on the back has a size of 150 liters. I might be moving back to L.A. (San Fernando Valley) and figured I would most likely need a side job, although the Valley is spread out enough for cars. But I was thinking of all the areas that have expanded into upscale urban areas like downtown, with limited parking and whatnot, a scooter might be a good way to go.

[@RideshareGenius]

For downtown, Hollywood, West Hollywood and even the Westside, I think a scooter would allow you to operate really efficiently, completing more orders and earning more. I'm curious to learn more! If you get the scooter and try delivering, please let me know :)

[@culcune]

I already have the scooter; 2004 TGB Delivery 150. There are brand-new versions from TGB of my scooter (it is now called the Express 50), but they are currently only importing the 50cc two-stroke versions. I am applying to work back in L.A. as a teacher (from Yuma, AZ), so am keeping my options open for side work, and I am guessing, assuming I get hired, I would be moving in August. I see the ads stating that one could ride a bike or a scooter or motorcycle which sounds crazy in liability-paranoid California, but the loophole as you already know is contractor vs. employee.

[@RideshareGenius]

I think that's a good plan!

[@jaderaid2690]

Can u explains in detail why you track your miles and how to get paid for the miles you work

[@HOLLYHOUSE11]

hey man...can you PLEASE help me... i am trying so hard to work for doordash...and i cannot get signed up. i try to sign in and it says theres already an account with my email...then i click forgot password and it tells me they have sent me a link...but they havent...and i know how to check alllll my mail, spam and everything...it just isnt there..and i have NEVER been able to find anyone that u can actually send a message to with doordash... Can you help me? im incredibly desperate and im losing my mind. lol.

[@kidnpigtogether]

Great info, I subbed to you. I just found this industry. I have an idea about renting a gas efficient vehicle like a Primus and save ware and tare on my car what are your thoughts?

[@spiritualwarrior864]

u recommend people do this on a scooter ? or a bicycle that has a motor??

[@MowyDaLawn]

I am currently a doordash driver and just signed up for postmates. Do you schedule with doordash and in between those schedules you turn on postmates for a few deliveries? What is your strategy?

[@RideshareGenius]

Yeah, DD is the only app now that REQUIRES scheduling. So if I get a PM order, I just stay online with DD and keep rejecting orders until I'm ready.

[@Ricky32908]

How’s the DoorDash pay? I’ve driven over a weeks and averaging $6/hr after working 9 hrs for only $67. I contacted support and the called me back once because DoorDash only paid me $3 for a 7mile delivery and used the customers tip as the main pay for me, basing their rate for my time and gas has nothing to do with the tip I earn, wtf

[@PongoXBongo]

@@Ricky32908 Unless you live in a very slow market, food delivery wise, you should be making closer to $6 per delivery with DoorDash and 2-3+ deliveries an hour (+ during lunch and dinner rushes). Be sure to jump on busy bonuses and deliver in the best area(s) possible, not just your own backyard. Also, check your Ratings daily, if any of those drops too low you'll be assigned fewer orders, and eventually deactivated. There are plenty of helpful videos on YT that offer tips on raising them back up to start getting more orders again. _Always use your DoorDash insulated bag, always grab extras (straws, napkins, utensils, wet wipes, mints, etc.), and always thank the customer upon delivery._

[@juicyj1584]

I just signed up for postmates. Not sure if there's a door dash in Wisconsin. I'll check that out

[@PongoXBongo]

Only in Milwaukee at present, it would appear. I was hoping there would be in Green Bay/Appleton as I have family back there and a bit of light dashing would help pay for the trip. Best of luck with Postmates fellow cheese head. ;)

[@madman7923]

do you think i could use cars2go while working with postmates to make deliveries? cars2go covers all gas and its only $60 a day... I would also save wear and tear on my vehicle... or is this a dumb idea? lol thanks

[@Dewm]

I don't know how you got so many in such a short period of time. OH WAIT, you're in LA with a FUCK ton of people. Here in Orlando you'd think there would be more because of travellers, but I'm getting max 1 an hour, and often it's fucking chick-fil-a, and they rarely tip. Soo I'm basically paying for gas.

[@Bombastiquarian]

Your insurance is almost certainly not covering you while you're delivering stuff. Check the terms!

[@RideshareGenius]

+Bombastiquarian insurance is always something drivers should stay on top of. There are some options available and should be a lot more coming soon. Check out this article I wrote about the subject - therideshareguy.com/how-delivery-insurance-works-and-options-for-drivers/

[@shrym4722]

WARNING WARNING --------I am assuming postmates is stealing your tips ....everyone should try this. Have the friend place an order while you wait for the pickup. If the order is assigned to another courier have your friend cancel the order. If successful compare payout and tips to what the friend has to pay. OR place an order yourself and close out the order with the courier there and compare payout and tips (assuming they aren't a goody two shoes).

[@RideshareGenius]

Hey Shanta, I've seen no evidence that Postmates is stealing tips. This wouldn't make sense for them to do because if caught (and they would be caught eventually), their entire business would fall apart. I've received tips on over 90% of my orders and most are very generous tips too. I think you should evaluate your strategies, which will help you earn more

[@RoadRunner-yu8cu]

can you pickup multiple orders at the same location possibly going to the same place or nearby location or do they force you to drive back and forrth or just give the order to another driver?

[@davidfriedman631]

Hmm all I ever get on doordash is 5 to 7 dollars and on postmates only 4 dollars...not very profitable

[@ibethmelan7907]

Hey, thank you very much for the vídeo, quick question.. can you work at the same time for postmates and Doordash? Or that will be a bad idea ?

[@charlescsanjose]

I thought if you pick and choose what delivery you wanna take your rating goes down ??

[@RideshareGenius]

Great question! And sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Your acceptance rate will go down, but the most important thing is having a high customer rating. I concentrate more on providing a great delivery experience for the orders I do accept, rather than worrying about accepting every order. Does that make sense?

[@TheKobotron]

Uber sucks.

[@highlanderlj]

Tell us something we don't know, LOL!

[@leadnsteel1428]

yeah maybe if they allowed us drivers to get tips then I wouldn't think so negative of them

[@rubening]

They allow you to get tips.

[@SmokinGo0d]

Ruben Ramos no they dont

[@ROTCgoth2be453]

I made 25 dollars per hour, the entire time I've been working for Uber... and I've been working like ten days. I only work a few hours a night and I've made nearly 700 bucks

[@chinonsoijoma4775]

Please how can l schedule for Postmates delivery. I just started delivering for Postmates few days ago. I stay so long waiting for deliveries without getting any because l am not on schedule. Please l need your help . You can send me the link to schedule. Thanks

[@RobloxUser999]

I dont know if i should start postmates today, i am worried about gas and ruining my car, any advice? i live in orange county by by garden grove and aneheim

[@RideshareGenius]

Focus on profitable orders and earning tips. Would love to provide advice, but it's too broad of a question. If you have specific questions, just let me know! 😃

[@eminemjr0204]

Do you know if door dasher will allow you to accept deliveries in surrounding cities other than the one you signed up in?

[@RideshareGenius]

I've received order requests from the other zones but I always have to be in the zone I signed up for when I start my dash

[@PongoXBongo]

I believe you can reach out to support to temporarily work in another dashable city if you're going to be there for a while. But they have to officially de-activate and re-activate you in the new area before you can start dashing (or something like that). But that's only for a completely different metro area. You can freely choose from areas of your existing metro at any time.

[@michaeld954]

thanks man i'm thinking of doing uber and lyft but if i can do this also to cover the cost of insurance and vehicle cost that would be great

[@RideshareGenius]

Delivery is a great alternative to giving rides! At mealtimes and weekends, there is always demand in big cities and you can make just as much if not more than giving rides, with less stress, more personal time and you don't even need a nice car! 😀