Evening driver/courier | Philadelphia, PA

Evening driver/courier | Philadelphia, PA


Company
Uber
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Contractor
Posted
13 hours ago
Via
via Uber
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Job Description
Ditch ordinary part-time evening jobs to drive or deliver with Uber in Philadelphia. Unlike traditional nighttime jobs, these flexible opportunities allow you to shape your schedule.

Create an evening of earning that begins and ends when and where you want. You can pick up riders heading to a nighttime dinner or help them get to a hotel from an airport after a long flight. Couriers can create a flexible schedule, too. Grab your wheels and make late-night deliveries from local shops and restaurants in Philadelphia.

Qualifications to deliver
• A valid driver’s license for car and scooter delivery
• A state-issued ID for car, scooter, and bike delivery
• At least a 2-door vehicle for car delivery
• A motorized scooter under 50cc for scooter delivery
• At least 19 years old for car and scooter delivery
• At least 18 years old for bike delivery
• Submit your Social Security number to run a background check

Qualifications to drive
• Meet the minimum age to drive in Philadelphia
• Proof of residency
• Use an eligible 4-door vehicle
• At least one year of licensed driving experience
• Proof of insurance if you plan to drive your own car
• A driver profile photo
• Submit your Social Security number to run a background check

Responsibilities
• Pick up and deliver food orders from restaurants and merchants in Philadelphia
• Transport riders to their desired destination

Benefits
• Flexibility: Make deliveries and pick up riders on your time.
• Quick payday: Get paid up to 5 times per day with Uber’s Instant Pay. Terms apply.
• Tips: Keep 100% of the tips you receive.
• 24/7 support: Get turn-by-turn directions with the app and access support at any time and any day when you need help.

Uber’s mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: How do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 42 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

Drivers and couriers using Uber are independent contractors who work on their own schedule with flexible hours. Uber is available in more than 15,000 cities worldwide. Signing up is easy for most people. We welcome rideshare drivers and couriers who have been active on other apps and services. Delivering with Uber is a good way to earn additional money. And you might also be eligible to drive with Uber. It’s easy to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q What is the federal minimum wage for restaurant servers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for restaurant workers is $7.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Tipped employees receive a cash wage of $2.13 per hour with tips required to reach the full $7.25 minimum. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate applies after 40 hours in a workweek.
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, non-exempt restaurant employees must receive overtime after 40 hours worked in a workweek during 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40. Breaks of 30 minutes or more are not counted as working time if the employee is completely relieved of duties.
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As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, all new hires must complete Form I-9 by the end of their first day of work in 2026. Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport or green card combined with a driver's license. Employers must reverify work authorization before expiration of documents such as Employment Authorization Documents.
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As per the Internal Revenue Service, employers must withhold income tax, Social Security at 6.2 percent, and Medicare at 1.45 percent on all tips reported in 2026. Employees must report tips of $20 or more in a month to their employer by the 10th of the following month. Unreported tips are still subject to self-employment tax on Schedule SE.
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