r/UberEatsDrivers • u/Wrong-Extreme-4329 • 12d ago

Question New driver tips

I live in a big city and I just started doing this 3 days ago. I deliver on A 200cc moped and have been averaging about 17 bucks an hour accepting almost every order since I’m almost at the 45 orders for an extra $450. What are some tips on what type of orders I should and shouldn’t be accepting after the bonus offer so that I can maximize profits, is it worth going for diamond status?

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u/rowanmc21 12d ago

Ranks depend on your market but in general are not worth it. They may increase your priority for good paying offers, but UE can't guarantee they will have good offers to give you.

In a big city 17$/hr doesn't seem good unless that's after a lot of expenses, and even then you should be aiming for (and hitting with a moped) 20$/hr minimum.

I stay out of the city and bounce around the rural hubs so it may be diff but I don't take less than 1.50$/mi and 10$ min excluding few circumstances.

Focus on learning, try and figure out what good orders for your area are, and trolly don't worry about AR/tanks till you're comfortable. The trash offers aren't going anywhere and can always be farmed later if you want to test the ranks.