u/ComprehensiveShip831

I couldn't believe my eyes, 3 pounds order 0.5miles away

The road was pitch black. No lights. No cars. No people. Just me and my e-bike riding through what felt like the opening scene of a horror movie.

The entire time I was thinking, ““Well, this is how my horror movie starts.” Somehow I survived, but that ride aged me 10 years. Good experience though never doing anything over 4 miles again At night.

I delivered the order, and the customer complained that an item was missing from the sealed bag. I told them I can't check sealed bags, so if anything is missing, that's on the restaurant. Apparently that wasn't good enough, because they reported it as a damaged item. Make it make sense!

The orders are heavier, packed with large drinks and bulky items, the distances are longer, and the wait times are ridiculous. Yet the pay is exactly the same as delivering food. Why should I destroy my back carrying all that weight when food deliveries are much easier and pay the same?

Does this mean I'm gonna my 100% rating back!? 😯

It’s not a huge amount, but it gives me the push to earn a little more. I’m working towards getting my driving licence, which will unlock more hours, more job opportunities, and help me take the next step forward.

I really miss Quests, but my biggest issue is the unpaid waiting time. Drivers can arrive at a restaurant on time and still end up waiting 15+ minutes for an order, yet we're not compensated for that lost time. During those waits, we can't complete other deliveries, so our hourly earnings take a hit through no fault of our own.

It feels unfair that drivers are expected to absorb the cost of restaurant delays while Uber simply treats it as part of the job. Is Uber planning to address this? Even a reasonable wait-time payment after a few minutes would make a big difference and show that drivers' time is valued!

Guys, I'm new to delivery work and my e-bike is only 2 months old. I bought it for £729, but I'm now thinking of switching from an e-bike to a moped so I can work longer hours and potentially earn more.

Does anyone know if there's a way to trade my e-bike for a moped, perhaps with someone who wants to switch the other way? Or are there any places in Southampton where I can rent a moped?

Looking back, buying the e-bike without doing more research probably wasn't the best decision, but I was on my own and didn't have enough information at the time. I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thanks!

I don't regret it, but it definitely wasn't satisfying. The bridge was closed, which ended up doubling the mileage. I considered canceling the order, but I felt bad for the customer, so I made the trip anyway. Stupid choice, I know.

When I arrived, I told him that under normal circumstances I would have canceled, but I didn't want him to miss his dinner. He barely reacted and seemed completely nonchalant about it. I think that's why it felt so unsatisfying.

I guess that's how we learn sometimes—some lessons have to be experienced firsthand before they really stick. At least now I know: if this happens again, I'm canceling the order.