Question 1

Are there any Postmates tips and tricks that can increase my pay?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are several ways to help you earn more money with Postmates!

If you’re able to deliver during peak pay hours, you’ll find more orders available on the app. The busiest times on Postmates are 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are also some of the busiest days for drivers.

For ultra busy times, you may find orders with Blitz pricing. These orders have even higher payouts, but not all orders during this period offer Blitz payouts.

Markets sometimes have Hot Spots, which show up in the app like this:

The darker red the area, the more likely it is that you’ll get an order, so you may need to drive to a different location to increase your chances. The best way to find Hot Spots is to check the Fleet app during peak hours.

Postmates also offers a couple of different driver bonuses, and you’ll be notified about these in the app or via email. There are Crushers, which is a payout bonus for completing so many deliveries in a set time. You can also earn a Bonus per Delivery for every order completed in a certain time frame — it can be around $1 to $2 extra per order.

You can also turn on Auto Accept in the Postmates app to automatically take new orders, and this will reduce the amount of time you wait between orders. New orders are automatically added to your route, and you can turn it off or pause it at any time.

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Question 2

What happens if a customer cancels a delivery?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, some customer orders can get canceled for any number of reasons. A customer can change their mind, a restaurant might be too busy to take new orders, or have to close unexpectedly.

If the order was canceled when you’re on your way or already at a restaurant or store, you will still receive a small portion of your payment. For orders that have been paid for or in route to be delivered, you’ll receive your full fee. You probably won’t receive a tip, and you can do what you want with the order.

Question 3

Does Postmates cover tickets, tolls, or other fees related to driving for them?

Accepted Answer

No. You will be responsible for these costs as an independent contractor.

Question 4

Can I deliver in other places?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As long as you have location services turned on for the Fleet App, all you need to do is open it up and find orders. Realistically, you could be traveling and still earn some extra cash with Postmates.

Question 5

Will I get to keep customer tips?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Postmates delivery drivers keep 100% of customer tips.

Question 6

How about working for Postmates and taxes?

Accepted Answer

As a food delivery person, you are considered an independent contractor, meaning Postmates doesn’t withhold any taxes.

If you make more than $600/year with Postmates, they will send you a 1099-MISC form with your annual earnings. You should still report your earnings to the IRS even if you don’t make $600 with Postmates.

You can write off the mileage on your car, but you’ll need to be tracking that throughout the year. Postmates recommends using the Everlance app to track this.

Learn more about tax time at How to Handle Taxes for Your Side Hustle.

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