Uber
Whether you’re looking for part-time weekend jobs, Saturday jobs near you, or Sunday jobs in Toronto, consider earning with Uber instead. As a driver or delivery person, you’re empowered to earn when you want during weekends.
Flexible hours and minimal experience are some of the reasons to consider this alternative to more traditional jobs on weekends only. You can help riders move around Toronto or make deliveries on your own schedule that fits your lifestyle. Get started in 3 steps: sign up, get cleared, and activate your account to begin earning with Uber.
With these flexible opportunities, no day is the same. You can transport riders to Buffalo Niagara International Airport or pick up people from Yorkdale in Toronto. You can also make deliveries from restaurants such as Starbucks® coffee and Tim Hortons when you have time in your schedule. Earn all weekend long in Toronto, drive and deliver on Saturday or Sunday morning only, or do whatever works best for you. In addition, you can work during the week when time permits. The choice is yours.
You must meet the following requirements to become a driver in Toronto:
• Be at least 21 years old to conduct ridesharing in your city
• Meet the minimum years of driving experience in your city
• Clear a background check
• Your vehicle has to meet age and safety inspection standards
• If there are additional regulatory requirements for your city, we’ll let you know
Documents
• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of ability to work in Canada
• Insurance for your vehicle
• Vehicle registration
• Vehicle safety inspection certificate
• Note: Insurance, registration and safety inspection are not required if you plan to rent a vehicle from an authorized third-party provider
Here’s what you need to become a delivery driver using Uber:
Requirements if you’re delivering by car
Driver’s licence
• Driver’s licence requirements vary based on location. You must also be at least 19 years old and have a 2-door or 4-door car.
Proof of vehicle insurance
• Must show delivery person name and not be expired. Scans and photocopies are not permitted.
Proof of work eligibility
• One of Canadian Passport, Study or Work permit, Canadian Birth Certificate, Permanent Resident or Citizenship Card. Scans and photocopies are not permitted.
Background screening
• Criminal history screen through third party vendors ISB and Triton. Screening for those delivering by car will also include driving history check. Once your documents are approved you will receive an email to begin your background screening. Status update: Background screen processing may be experiencing delays
Requirements if you’re delivering by bike or by foot *
You must be at least 18 or 19 years old, depending on the province.
Proof of work eligibility
• One of Canadian Passport, Study or Work permit, Canadian Birth Certificate, Permanent Resident or Citizenship Card. Scans and photocopies are not permitted
Background screening
• Criminal history screen through third party vendors ISB and Triton. Once your documents are approved you will receive an email to begin your background screening. Status update: Background screen processing may be experiencing delays.
E-bikes must follow Toronto’s traffic rules
The City of Toronto has bylaws that prohibit e-bikes from riding on the sidewalk. Heavier e-bikes (over 40 kg) are also prohibited from riding on multi-use paths and trails. Power-assisted e-bikes (the type that can be driven without pedalling) are prohibited from riding in physically separated bike lanes, and they can only be ridden on the road or in painted bike lanes. And e-scooters are actually totally prohibited from operating any public roads, sidewalks, bike paths, and trails.
All users of the Uber Eats platform, including e-bike couriers, are expected to follow the law. Failure to follow the law can result in losing access to the Uber Eats platform. You can learn more about the rules for e-bikes in Toronto here.
• Deliveries by foot only available in select cities
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 30 billion trips later, we’re building products to help people get 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 delivery people with Uber are independent contractors and earning opportunities are available in over 10,000 cities worldwide. Drivers working in other driving industries are encouraged to sign up online, as are rideshare drivers active on other apps.