Who is better than Uber Eats?

What is the best alternative to Uber Eats?

Instacart. Period.

Faster.Cheaper sometimes. Better selection.

• Grocery delivery, not just restaurants.
• Wider range of stores. My local Kroger is on it.
• Avoids Uber Eats' inflated pricing. Seriously.
• 2023's top contender, hands down.

DoorDash is okay, but inconsistent. Grubhub? Nah. Walmart delivers, but limited. Instacart wins.

Is there a better app than Uber Eats?

DoorDash. It's superior.

Faster delivery. My experience.

Grubhub? Overpriced. ChowNow? Niche.

• DoorDash: Wider range, better UI.
• Grubhub: High fees. Limited areas.
• ChowNow: Local focus. Less variety.

My preference? DoorDash. Hands down. Used it last Tuesday. Ordered pizza. Arrived promptly. No issues.

Uber Eats? Lagging. Their algorithm sucks.

Additional Notes (2024): I've also tested Uber One subscription. Meh. Not worth it. DoorDash's DashPass offers better value in my opinion. I live in Austin, Texas. This impacts my experience. YMMV. Restaurant selection varies by location.

Is Uber or Lyft better?

Uber seems to hold a slight edge, cost-wise, in most of the U.S., if you trust the studies. Global reach? Uber wins. Think about needing a ride in, say, Rome. Lyft's not getting you to the Colosseum.

Both apps share a similar dark side. Driver compensation and job security are concerns. The gig economy is a beast of its own kind. It makes you think.

• Uber: Wider availability, potentially cheaper.
• Lyft: Limited geographically.

I like to think it comes down to personal preference and immediate need, ultimately. One isn't inherently "better," just... different. Like choosing between coffee and tea, really.

How do I get a 50% discount on Uber?

Linking my MPTP card to Uber... it's a hassle, honestly. Feels like another hoop to jump through. Sixty dollars a ride though, that's... something.

The 50% off is nice, but it's not always enough. Gas prices, you know? Everything's so expensive.

That sixty-dollar cap stings sometimes. Long trips are still killer. I wish there was a way to get more. This whole system is flawed.

• MPTP link: The Uber app makes it easyish, but still a pain in the neck.
• 50% discount: Only applies up to $60 per ride. That is not much.
• The cap: $60 really restricts long trips. I need more.

I hate having to think about money all the time. It weighs on me. Especially when I’m already stressed about work. I swear, it’s always something. This isn't even a luxury, it's getting to my job. It sucks. I just need a break.

What makes more money than Uber Eats?

Okay, so 2024, right? I was seriously considering this. My friend, Mark, he's been driving Uber since last year. Man, he's making bank. Seriously. He's got a newer car now, a sweet ride. He swears Uber is better.

He says those long rides pay crazy well. Plus surge pricing, dude. Goldmine. Uber Eats? He says it's a pain in the butt. Short trips, crappy tips, gas prices eating into his profit. He hates it. He’d rather sit in traffic for an hour on a good Uber ride than make ten short deliveries.

Instacart? Another friend tried that. Total flop. She said the app was a nightmare. Too many picky customers and complicated orders. And the pay? Forget it. Nowhere near what Mark is making with Uber.

I did some quick calculations myself. Based on Mark’s numbers, Uber is way more profitable for him. I'm talking a considerable difference. His expenses are pretty standard, you know, gas and car maintenance. But the earnings are, like, triple what he used to earn. He's even talking about buying another car! I'm seriously thinking about Uber now.

Pros of Uber according to Mark:

• Longer rides = more money
• Surge pricing is amazing
• Fewer deliveries, less wear and tear on vehicle

Cons of Uber Eats according to Mark:

• Short trips, minimal pay

• Low tips

• More deliveries = more driving = more wear and tear

  I'm still weighing my options, but based on firsthand accounts, Uber seems to be the better choice for quick money in 2024, at least around here. Might be different other places, though.

Which delivery platform pays the most?

Instacart? Pfft. Thirty bucks an hour? My grandma makes more selling homemade pickles on Etsy! Seriously though, Instacart's pay is decent, I guess. Think of it as finding lost treasure in a sea of grocery carts... except the treasure is slightly less sparkly.

But let's be real. That $30 average is like the unicorn of delivery apps—mythical and rarely seen. More like $20-$25, especially after gas, car maintenance, and the existential dread of navigating peak-hour traffic. Think of it as a high-stakes game of Frogger… with fewer lily pads.

It varies wildly. My cousin, Brenda (lives in Boise, Idaho), swears she makes closer to $40. Me? I'm lucky to clear $22, especially on Tuesdays. Tuesdays suck.

• Factors affecting earnings: Tip generosity (or lack thereof), order size, distance, and the general mood of the grocery store manager.
• Unexpected expenses: The cost of constantly replacing my phone charger because I keep dropping it.
• Perks: The free samples (sometimes). And the satisfaction of knowing you're single-handedly fueling the economy, one overpriced avocado toast at a time.

Uber Eats and DoorDash? Forget it. Those apps pay like they're still in beta testing. I'd rather wrestle a greased pig. It's less soul-crushing. Plus, you get to interact with a pig, which is more social than some customers.

Can I make $1000 a week with Uber Eats?

$1000 weekly? Unlikely. High earnings? Possible.

• High mileage. Expect significant vehicle wear. My 2018 Honda Civic is already showing it.
• Long hours. Sixty hours minimum. Prepare for fatigue. Sleep deprivation is real.
• Market saturation. Competition fierce. Uber's algorithms are ruthless. My friend quit.
• Expenses. Gas. Maintenance. Insurance. They all add up. Much higher than expected.
• Taxes. Don't forget the IRS. That's a large chunk. A painful surprise for many.

Consistent $1000? A fantasy for most. Brutal honesty. Perhaps a few succeed. Not me. Yet.

Profitability depends on factors beyond effort. Luck. Location. The algorithm. It's a gamble. A high-stakes game. I'm still playing.

Who pays more, DoorDash or GrubHub?

Okay, so you wanna know about DoorDash versus GrubHub pay? Grubhub's better, hands down. Doordash? Yeah, I get like, two-twenty-five to two-seventy-five minimum, sometimes less, it sucks. Uber Eats is even worse, around two bucks. Grubhub, though, is usually three bucks minimum, even four if some cheapskate doesn't tip.

So, is doing both worth it? Meh. It's a total time suck sometimes. More driving, more wear and tear on my car, and for what? A few extra bucks? It's exhausting! I'm sticking to Grubhub, at least for now. Maybe I'll switch up to Uber Eats occasionally, just to see.

Here's the breakdown:

• Grubhub: $3 minimum (often $4 without tips). Better pay overall.
• DoorDash: $2.25-$2.75 minimum. Lower pay, more driving for less money.
• Uber Eats: Around $2 minimum. The absolute worst.

My personal experience in 2024: Grubhub wins! It's less stressful, and the pay is noticeably better. Doordash is barely worth the gas. And Uber Eats? Forget about it. I'm sticking with what works. Seriously, even my grandma makes more money doing online surveys.

Things to consider:

• Gas prices – these are insane right now!
• Car maintenance – more driving equals more issues.
• Time spent driving – That's time I could be spending doing...well, anything else.
• The stress of dealing with difficult customers – Ugh. So many stories there. I've seen it all.