Yes, you generally can have someone ride with you while doing Uber Eats deliveries, unlike with Uber rides (where only the rider and their guests are allowed), as long as the passenger doesn't interfere with pickups, drop-offs, or the delivery process itself, but ensure your car is properly equipped for deliveries and the passenger doesn't act as a co-driver. It's your responsibility as the driver, and the passenger can even help find locations, but they can't operate the vehicle.
As outlined in our Community Guidelines, no one other than the requesting rider and the rider's guests are permitted in the vehicle. This means that friends and family of drivers may not ride in their vehicle during a trip. See our Community Guidelines for more details.
Once they're activated, your delegate can complete deliveries on your behalf at any time using your account, subject to any restrictions or conditions you choose to implement. LET US KNOW ABOUT EACH DELEGATE If you wish to assign a delegate, you'll need to tell us beforehand by using the nomination process.
No additional riders: Drivers are not allowed to have friends or family in the vehicle during an Uber trip.
Frequently asked questions. How many friends can I ride with? You can ride with up to 3 friends, so a total of 4 riders including yourself.
Yes, kids can ride in Uber, but local laws dictate car seat requirements, meaning young children often need an appropriate car seat, which you usually need to provide unless using a specific service like Uber Car Seat in some cities (available in parts of Australia). Anyone under 18 needs an adult (18+) with them, and you must have the correct, legally compliant car seat for young children in many areas, or the driver can refuse the ride.
DoorDash doesn't technically have a passenger policy, which is great news for DoorDash delivery drivers wanting to make the most of their delivery driving efforts. Plus, driving with a friend can be much more interesting, and better for safety purposes than travelling alone.
As long as you don't have them deliver to the customer you will be fine. I had a delivery to my home a few weeks ago and there was a 12 ish year old boy brought to the door.
Uber's "5-minute rule" refers to the time window for riders and drivers, where drivers can typically cancel a trip and earn a fee after waiting a certain amount of time (often around 5 minutes for standard rides), while riders get charged wait time fees if they aren't ready within a shorter grace period, usually 2 minutes for UberX, before the driver cancels. The exact times vary by location, ride type (e.g., UberX vs. Uber Black), and whether it's a shared ride, but it's designed to compensate drivers for waiting and keep the platform efficient.
Yes, making $200 a day on Uber Eats is possible, but it requires consistent effort, often 10-12 hours, working during peak times (lunch/dinner), strategically choosing busy areas with high restaurant density, and sometimes combining it with other apps like DoorDash, as earnings vary greatly by location, promotions, and time of day. It's challenging on weekdays but more feasible on busy weekends, and essential to factor in expenses like gas and car maintenance.
Criminal history may be a disqualifying factor
Both criminal convictions and pending charges may disqualify you from being approved as an Uber Eats driver. There are three primary charges that will automatically disqualify your application: murder, sexual assault, and terrorism-related crimes.
Yes, you can. I often see people working together when on UberEats.
At any point during the delivery process, you may choose to have someone else deliver on your behalf, provided they meet the below safety conditions. If you choose to do this, you should keep in mind that you are still fully responsible for all activities performed on your account, either by you or by your substitute.
Uber's terms and conditions do not allow sharing of driver-partner accounts. Another driver using your account poses a serious safety concern.
To add a new driver:
Go to Drivers. On the right corner, select Add a new driver. Enter the driver's information and tap Add new driver.
Yes, making $1,000 a week with Uber Eats is achievable but requires consistent, strategic work, focusing on peak hours (weekends, evenings, events), working in profitable areas, being selective with orders, and understanding your hourly metrics to put in the necessary 30-40+ hours, factoring in expenses like gas and wear-and-tear.
Yes, you can Uber with a baby, but you'll need to bring your own car seat or find a specialized service like "Uber Car Seat" (available in select US cities like NYC, LA) or local baby-friendly taxis, as standard Ubers usually don't provide them, and laws often require proper restraints for young children in rideshares. Options include using the "Uber Car Seat" feature, pre-booking dedicated baby-seat taxis, or installing your own portable seat.
If you'd like to deliver with Uber Eats using a car, motorbike or scooter, you'll need a Certificate of Motor Insurance (which covers food delivery, or hire and reward not excluding food delivery). A delay in renewing and uploading insurance documents to your Uber account will delay your ability to go online.
To make $1000 a week on DoorDash, you'll likely need to work 40 to 50+ hours, focusing on peak times like lunch, dinner, and weekends, though high-performers in good markets using strategies like multi-apping can reach it in 25-30 hours, while others might need closer to 60 hours depending on hourly rates ($20-$25/hr) and market.
To make $500 a week on DoorDash, you'll likely need 25 to 35 hours, depending heavily on your hourly rate, which typically ranges from $15-$25/hour; at $20/hour, it's about 25 hours, while at $15/hour, it's closer to 33-34 hours, requiring focus on busy peak times (lunch/dinner) and good markets for efficiency.
DoorDash reviews your Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for traffic violations, accidents, and DUIs. Major violations within the past seven years are often disqualifying. Criminal records. Local, state, and national databases are checked for felonies, misdemeanors, and violent crimes.
No additional riders: Drivers are not allowed to have friends or family in the vehicle during an Uber trip.
New South Wales
Uber: Same rules as private vehicles; child seats are required if the child is under seven.
Yes, you can Uber with a baby, but you'll need to bring your own car seat or find a specialized service like "Uber Car Seat" (available in select US cities like NYC, LA) or local baby-friendly taxis, as standard Ubers usually don't provide them, and laws often require proper restraints for young children in rideshares. Options include using the "Uber Car Seat" feature, pre-booking dedicated baby-seat taxis, or installing your own portable seat.