Let's compare flexible jobs available during the lock down 👇

JUST EAT, UBER OR DELIVEROO? Let's Compare

JUST EAT, UBER OR DELIVEROO?

While some of us tried to save money during the Lockdown, others gained money through the most popular companies at the time and even afterwards. So today I'd like to compare these three food delivery companies because I enjoyed watching the whole process from different perspectives. Even as a passenger.

If anyone knows me, they know that when I hear the phrase "flexible working", I high-five the person who is taking a part in it. 

AS I DO LOVE FLEXIBLE JOBS

Just eat, Uber eats and Deliveroo is all flexible, easy to get into and require nothing more than being organised and focusing on the directions we can take when delivering food. It's the best thing you can do if you're lucky enough to have self-esteem, time management skills and the ability to work independently. Plus a driving licence of course! I am happy to say that it is also the perfect job for introverts as you don't have to talk to anyone if you don't want to.

Choosing between these three companies can be difficult, so I can briefly describe what you need in each to make your life easier - because that's my job, to make people's lives easier :)

What the registration process looks like at Just Eat, Uber and Deliveroo?

You apply online, and then you know if you will take part in the whole process. Because some areas are overloaded with current drivers, sometimes you have to wait while they free up space for you. 

Online application form:

• The UK driving licence for just eat and Deliveroo.
• The UK or European driving licence for Uber eats. 
• You will need to confirm your right to work and UK address by:
• Utility bills
• Bank statement
• Proof of address
• Identity document with photo
• Share code from settlement status is ok for "Just Eat" only.

The DBS check which you have to pass is free for Just Eat and Deliveroo. With Uber...hmmm... they say it's free but the lady at the post office says the cost of identity verification is £6. We tried to find out more about this but never received an answer.

Insurance is needed for any of that3 which is: Delivering Food for Rent and Rewards Insurance I cant do recommend which one you need to choose, but you can find 3 options: Monthly payments, annual payments or pay as you go - which is automatically linked to your application and a minimum £25 prepayment is required.

JUST EAT

If your DBS check is not older than 90 days you can just submit it, if not, the registration process from start to finish took us 8 days, whereas the DBS check took 5 days and it looks like the system checks all the documents. And then you wait 2 days for DPD to receive your just eat food bag.

Insurance: They just say you need insurance without any suggestions, so you will have to find it yourself.

Food bag: There are different types of bags available, but they are not free. You may get an unexpected jacket :) this is a surprise. Nice and comfortable, with two pockets.

Work: Sometimes ongoing work is available just when you open an app, but usually weekly shifts are available. You can choose or enter your availability in the app, which you need to do before each Wednesday. As you work you will see green areas to choose from and how busy they are. Unfortunately, sometimes you have to wait in line for your food or for the next customer during your shift.

App: The Just eat app drains your battery faster than the Deliveroo app.

Payments are weekly.

DELIVEROO

Once you can take part in the whole process and are not on a waiting list, the registration process also starts with a DBS check - there is no option to submit your details even if you have them. Once the DBS check is in progress, you can simply start waiting for your certificate, as soon as your insurance is confirmed.

Insurance: You can choose from 4 insurers that are suggested or that you choose yourself.

Food bag: All the items you need are free and you can choose a bag, jacket, magnetic stickers and more.

Work: You can take part in the delivery process as soon as you log into the app. It's simple. So pick your favourite area and go to work!

Payments: You can receive your payment within one day for an extra £0.50.

UBER EATS

You can't send a DBS check, and once you've sent your insurance we've waited to hear back from Sterling on identity verification for a while. 

Insurance: You will be offered one insurance company, but you can also use your favourite if you found one.

Food bag: When you are ready to start work, there is no information about where you can order a bag of food so same as with the insurance, use your searching skills.

Work: One app uses much more battery than the others. It doesn't show how much money your delivery is worth, but you can check that information after you've made it. You don't use an order number like in Deliveroo and just eat, just the name of the person who ordered the food. You can be involved in the delivery process as soon as you log into the app.

There is a little surprise: an app may ask you to confirm that "you is you" and will do recognise if you are trying...

to unlock an app while you are driving then, simply saying that you are not allowed to do that and you have to stop somewhere. 

I hope that's helpful! Take care!