Lyft vs Uber - Driver: Drive & Deliver Usage & Stats

Uber Driver is the app trusted by over 10 million drivers and couriers worldwide. Whether you want to drive passengers or deliver food; you choose when, where, and how you work to earn extra income on the side. DRIVE Accept trip requests in your area, see your fare upfront before you accept, and earn per ride. Driving is one of the most popular ways to turn your car into a side hustle. DELIVER Deliver food from restaurants, shop for and deliver groceries, deliver packages, or take on catering orders. Use a car, bike, scooter, or go on foot in eligible cities. No car required to start delivering. Get started as a delivery driver. FLEXIBILITY No set shifts. No set schedules. No boss. Go online when it works for you and stop when you're done. Whether you drive, deliver, or switch between both, you stay in control. In most markets, there are no zone restrictions once online. GUIDANCE Know where demand is before you head out. The in-app heatmap, Earning Trends, and Opportunities show busy areas and help you decide the best time and place to go online. SAFETY Safety tools are built directly into the app. Features include Record My Ride audio recording, Women Rider Preference settings, live in-app support available 24/7, and full integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so you stay focused on the road. REWARDS Uber Pro rewards drivers. Uber Eats Pro rewards couriers. Reach Gold, Platinum, or Diamond status to unlock priority access to higher-paying trips and deliveries, gas savings, Costco membership, and perks that improve your time on the road. MORE WAYS TO EARN EXTRA INCOME - Keep 100% of your tips on every ride or delivery - Tip Guarantee protects your delivery tips after drop-off—always 100% yours - See upfront fares and trip details before you accept - Cash out anytime with Instant Pay - Find Quests, Boost+, and all earning opportunities in the Discover tab - Skip the waitlist—in most markets, start earning as soon as onboarding is complete - New ways to earn as a delivery driver: Shop & Deliver, package delivery, alcohol delivery, and catering orders—all in one app WHAT'S ACTIVE IN THE US - Rideshare trips (car) - Food delivery, Shop & Deliver, package delivery, alcohol delivery, and catering (availability varies by city) - Bike, e-bike, scooter, and on-foot delivery in eligible markets - Heatmap, Earning Trends, and Opportunities in-app guidance - Record My Ride, Women Rider Preference, CarPlay, Android Auto - Uber Pro (drivers) and Uber Eats Pro (couriers) rewards programs - Discover tab with Quests and Boost+ promotions - Instant Pay, upfront fares, and Tip Guarantee The app uses full-screen notifications to display incoming Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls between riders and drivers, allowing users to quickly accept or decline and communicate in real time during trips. *This app typically uses 2 GB of data per month. Using navigation can decrease your phone’s battery life. Uber content/messages may be human or machine translated per device settings—accuracy not guaranteed. COMMON QUESTIONS Can I drive passengers and make deliveries using the same app? Yes. The Uber Driver app supports both rideshare and delivery. Switch between the two at any time based on what's available near you—one app for every way you want to earn. Is driving or delivering with Uber a good side hustle? Yes. There are no minimum hours or schedules. Go online for a few hours around your job, school, or other commitments—then stop when you're done. Do I need a car to get started? No. In eligible cities, you can deliver by bike, e-bike, scooter, or on foot. If you want to drive passengers, a qualifying vehicle is required. What rewards do drivers and couriers get? Uber Pro (for drivers) and Uber Eats Pro (for couriers) offer tiered rewards at Gold, Platinum, and Diamond levels, including priority access to higher-paying trips and deliveries, gas cash back, Costco membership, and perks that help you get more out of every trip.