Uber vs. DoorDash deliveries for me today (an Aussie public holiday):

- DoorDash: Five deliveries in 3hrs (rejected an additional five as too far): $43.57 plus tips.
- Uber: No deliveries in three hours, no offers.

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November 2021

Old Bronx Courthouse, Melrose, The Bronx, NYC

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When the mail carrier can't read your handwriting the USPS calls in these experts to save the day

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Family flags down exhausted UPS driver and invites him to 'make a plate' at family cookout

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‘No One Else Has a #Bike Like Mine’: How #Deliveristas Trick Out Their Rides - THE CITY

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> How Deliveristas Trick Out Their Rides

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I work for Evri – And this is why I sometimes throw your packages

Mohammed, 27, works for Evri. He asked not to share his surname as he’s still employed by the company — but he’s open about the realities of life behind the wheel.

“Yeah, I’ve thrown parcels,” he admits. “But it’s not because I don’t care. It’s usually because I can’t get to the door — locked gates, no access, or a big dog roaming around. If it’s a padded item, like clothes, and I know it won’t break, I’ll gently drop it over the fence.”

There’s another reason too — and it’s all about speed.

“Fridays are mad. It’s when I try to earn the most. I’ll have up to 110 parcels and I need to be quick. I don’t have five minutes for every door. The quicker I work, the more I make — so yeah, sometimes I move fast.”

3 Tips from Experts to Help Delivery Drivers

Motoring experts at Number 1 Plates say that customers can play a big role in ensuring safe, smooth deliveries – and avoiding tossed parcels.

Here are their top three tips, based on real delivery driver feedback:

1. Leave Your Gate Unlocked (If Safe to Do So)

“Drivers often can’t access front doors due to locked gates. Leaving a gate open on delivery days or adding a note with instructions helps hugely.”

A locked gate with no sign of access is one of the top reasons parcels get left outside or dropped over a fence.

2. Keep Pets Secure

“Even friendly dogs can make drivers hesitate. If a dog is roaming freely, a driver may skip the delivery or be forced to leave it in an awkward spot.”

Mohammed confirms: “I’ve had dogs bark and block the path — I’m not risking it. I’ll stay back if there’s no one to help.”

3. Add a Visible Door Number or Sign

“It sounds basic, but unclear or missing house numbers slow everything down. Especially in bad weather or after dark.”

A clear number, even printed on the bin or wall, makes locating the right address faster — and means your parcel is more likely to land exactly where it should.

Final Word from Mohammed:

“We want to get it right. A few small things from the customer’s side really help — I’ll do my best if I can actually get to your door.”

#deliveryDriver #Evri #parcels