Uber Eats is an online food delivery service provided by Uber, a private cab dispatch service.
Recently, more and more women as well as men, have been working on the side as delivery partners for Uber Eats, and while it is definitely mainly young people in their 20s and 30s, there are also people in their 40s and 50s who are working at their own pace in their spare time.
Foreign residents can also work as Uber Eats delivery partners in Japan.
Uber Eats has its own system of “boosts” and “incentives”, Some people make over 20,000 yen a day.
In this article,How to become a new Uber Eats delivery partner and how to get started we will give an illustrated explanation of the steps to get started.
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How to register as an Uber Eats delivery partner in Japan
The first thing to keep in mind as basic knowledge is that Uber Eats’ delivery partners are not paid as part-time delivery staff, but as sole proprietors who are entrusted with delivery work.
Note that you will not become an Uber employee, such as an Uber Eats delivery person, but rather a delivery partner of Uber Eats as a sole proprietorship.
The general process of registering as a delivery partner is as follows,
- STEP1Create an accountVerify your email address and create an account.
- STEP2Upload required documentsUpload required documents and register your bank account.
- STEP3Register at the Uber Partner CenterActivate your account at the Partner Center, complete the registration process, and start delivering!
To register for Uber Eats,It be completed on the same day at the earliest、You can start working right away.
Due to COVID 19, the Partner Center has been closed since March 30, 2020.
Due to COVID-19, a visit to the Partner Center is no longer required for this registration.Please be assured that all registration steps can be completed online.
For new registrations, you cannot pick up your delivery bag in person at the Partner Center, but you can pick it up by postage.
How to register as an Uber Eats delivery partner
This section will explain the specific steps to register as a delivery partner of Uber Eats.
STEP1: Create an account
First, access Uber Eats and create an account for your delivery partner.
Click on “Sign up in minutes”
- Email address
- Name (Roman alphabet)
- Phone number (a number that can receive SMS is recommended)
- Password
- City
Enter the information above and click “Next”.
Select a delivery vehicle.
- Mopeds (less than 125 cc)
- Bicycle
- Light vehicles or motorcycles (over 125 cc)
When you are done making your selections, click “続行”.
Note that “light vehicles or motorcycles (over 125cc)” must be registered for business use only.
STEP2: Upload the necessary documents.
From here, you can upload the necessary documents.
The first step is to register your ID.
Click button to upload your ID.
If you are a foreign national, one of the following documents is required.
- Residence card (front and back)
- Passport (photo page and visa page)
The next step is to register a profile picture.
Click button to register your face photo.
Finally, install the special app “Uber Driver”.
You can log in with the email address and password you just registered and then add “Bank Account Information”.
STEP3: Register at Uber Partner Center
This is the last step.Complete this registration at the Uber Partner Center to make a delivery.
- STEP1Video explanation about Uber Eats
- STEP2Learn about the app and profile picture
- STEP3Register your bank account to receive your reward
- STEP4Receive delivery bag & explanation
As you can see, we don’t do anything formal like a part-time job interview. As you can see, there is no formal part-time job interview, just an explanation.
If the delivery bag is not in stock, it will be mailed to your home.
Partner Center Location
Partner centers are located in each city, and specific locations can be found on the official website below.
What to bring
- Mobile phone (phone number that can receive SMS)
- Registered identification documents (ID)
- Something that shows your bank account information (cash card, bankbook, etc.)
Lastly, you will receive a delivery bag,so you should pack as little as possible. It is also not recommended to make important plans after the briefing.
Time
Uber You can go to the Partner Center during business hours on business days, no appointment necessary.
The whole process will take about 30-40 minutes.
After completing this registration, you can start working.
After completing the main registration at the Partner Center, you only need to do it once.Try to experience the delivery as soon as possible.
After the briefing, you may forget how to do it, or you may get bored and not do it after all. You may end up not doing it.
It’s a good idea to finish the first delivery as soon as possible, because once you’ve experienced a delivery, your body learns the flow and it becomes ingrained in your memory.
FAQ about Uber Eats Delivery Partner Registration
What are the requirements to become an Uber Eats delivery partner? Can I be a student?
Anyone over the age of 18 can work. Of courseStudents are not a problem.
Foreigners can work without any problems as long as they have permission to work in Japan and are over 18 years old.
There are no complicated shifts, and you can start working as soon as you start the app, so it’s perfect for students as well.
Do you recommend Uber Eats delivery by bike or by bicycle?
The conclusion is that it’s OK to work whichever way is easier.
We can deliver it as a rental,You can easily switch the delivery vehicle later at the support center.
There’s data showing that 80% of people deliver by bicycle.Motorcyclists are responsible for their own gasoline costs.So it’s a good way to save on bicycles.
Electric bicycles are easy to use, even on hard slopes, and can reduce the burden on your body.
Getting started as an Uber Eats delivery partner is very easy.
As soon as you complete the registration, make your first delivery as soon as possible to learn the workflow.
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