Delivering Uber Eats on an Electric Skateboard in NYC | How much can you make? Is it worth it? 

Helmet, young man. This coming from a 45 year old skateboarder who's gnarled himself.

I've been doing deliveries on an eboard in NYC for two years now to make some extra cash in between college classes. Thought I'd give some tips: 1) someone mentioned this, but get a delivery bag(s) and keep a normal backpack on you. I use 3 large tote style insulated delivery bags, and take them as I need form my backpack depending on how many orders in one delivery trip I have. With your backpack, keep a charger with you, water bottle, anything else you may need. --keep the delivery bags on your wrist or hand when full, don't use boxy delivery bag backpacks on a board, it makes you too wide to squeeze through tight spots, and throws off your balance. 2) instead of going home, take your charger and stop at a Starbucks or similar to charge so you can get right back on the road once charged. 3) There's absolutely no rush, conserve battery, and be more safe by staying no more than 10-15 miles per hour. When doing deliveries, you're expected by Uber to be going normal pedal bike speed, not electric speed. Our boards can go fast, but it doesn't mean we should be shredding down the streets when delivering. Take your time, and be CONSTANTLY observant of your surroundings. 4) Yellow cabs are the most dangerous and impatient drivers in this city, avoid them at all costs. (Every accident I've had doing this job has been caused by an NYC taxi driver.) You WILL have an accident, fall etc at some point, there is no avoiding it. Learn how to properly fall off a skateboard if you don't know already. 5) communicate with your customer about your ETA, wait times, give updates as your waiting for the order. People like this, and will often tip higher. 6) take advantage of bus only lanes and bike lanes when you can, if your on the road in traffic, keep up with traffic speed! holding up cars behind you will aggravate drivers, and they'll try to dangerously swerve around you after a while. Lastly, constantly monitor the ground in front of you as well, our boards can't take bumps and potholes like the bikes and EUC's can, even with cloud wheels. Stay safe and good luck!

its so good to see someone do the same thing I do with my eboards. though if you plan to keep doing this because it can be fun and can be a good side hustle. here's what I would recommend. 1. please get a delivery bag, God forbid if you fall, or somehow drop the food off your wrists this can be a serious issue for many reasons. I didn't have a delivery bag the first time I tried this too, but getting one really helps especially if a delivery bag has cup holders. also it makes you look more professional and will keep the food safer. though if a bag is small enough to hold with just your wrist or hand sometimes that's fine. but for big bags? no. 2. be sure to slow down a bit. I like to go fast too on my board and getting there on time is important but most people I delivered to were chill and understanding. some even complimented and were happy to see I used a e board too. If you take your time it helps you to focus and watch out for hazards on and off the road. 3. Get a longer range eboard, though expensive it is worth it as you can continue deliveries more though you can still use the first one if you like and when the battery dies, swap boards and continue on. I do this with my boards when I want to continue delivering. that way you can charge the first one as your out delivering on your second one. you made alot more money than I did on my first day and I hope you keep doing it! its awesome and so was this video. :)

I have been esk8ing for 4 years now and that was a super fresh video brotha. I was entertained!

I'm a 15 yr part/full time delivery person in NYC...Also General Managed a few spots one being Just Salad for years while ditching to do this full time. As so...you should upgrade to a used hybrid bike with a large crank...for speed and less pressure after hitting momentum...to make max $$$. I quit a 60k job and now make it differently but more on my terms...Just some tipa

Great content bro. keep killing it.

Really well done video! Got to say I enjoyed it. Maybe a longer range board and a backpack would enhance the delivery experience!

Hi, experienced UberEATS driver here. I use an e-scooter, lol. 1. Get a delivery bag 2. Have fun! That's it! :) The greatest thing about doing UberEATS is you can quit whenever you want! Loved the video. This taught me a lot since I want to post vids of own soon!

One good fall without a helmet = coloring books for Christmas

you’re my idol and inspiration

Loved this

you got talent for making videos!!

Sweet video dude, I am waiting to be approved and will be making a similar video with an emountain board I built. No worries for any rocks or holes and about 40 miles range it should be a good test. The long term idea is to try to do this after work since I ride for free anyway, maybe after a little while the board will pay itself off.

Excited about this video. I’m an Uber driver in nyc and trust me.. no one here should be doing eats in a car.. I can’t help but think I should reduce my overhead plus reduce my stress duringday time hours by expanding past rideshare, and doing Uber eats with an electric board or bike.. most there use an e-bike.. I’m thinking an eboard would be cool as if it’s small enough you could carry it everywhere and not worry about locking it up.. but then I worry about holding all the bags, waterproofness of the board, plus the range. And of course the price..

Wow the video was super good, would love to see a more detailed video , like "Delivering Uber eats for 1 months on an electric skateboard". Would be super interesting to see how much money you can get.

Awesome! I am also using exway wave to do food delivery these days as a part time job. But I do have a 2nd battery. Just in case the 1st battery ran out of juice. Keep up the good work man!

Love your video! I'm assuming you're in New york? I live near DC and it's just like that on the streets. New sub here! 👍

yung bull hustling. good for you. keep it up

you should ride with us sometime in NYC. Some guys in our ESK8 group do ubereats while riding around. Looking up "NYC Eboarding Collective"! We have a ride this coming sunday!

As a person who owns an electric skateboard, i can definitely confirm that skateboards > bikes. It's so fun to zoom past bikers who struggle to go up hills/go any faster than 15km/h. Riding an electric skateboard has been such a comfort, except for the constant worry of getting wheel bite or crashing into a car :(

Can you do more ubereats delivery videos? Very cool video you have here.

Pleas do more video❤👌

Always wondered how much an UberEats driver makes in NYC! Thanks for this high quality content as always!!

Dude, amazing video. I’m 16 and just got my first eboard; I had a HUGE budget from working at an ice cream place for 2 years (big tips lol) I enjoyed watching this video so goddamn much 😂❤ PS my board comes in 6 days and counting!!!!!!!!! I’ve been passing the time by watching eskate vids 24/7 (I can hardly sleep I’m so excited)

LOL IM DEAD. keep it up Sam!

damn dude it's literally just riding around whilst getting paid. imma do this, great idea! :D

watching this iz funnnnnnn

Interesting content. I'm gonna give you a sub!

I used to deliver on my backfire g2, similar experience. Looking for a better job, too inconsistent to consistently make at least minimum wage for 8 straight hours a day.

I've done 65 orders for about $600 within a 12 hour period as my high....Hit that about a dozen times with a regular bike without being too fatigued BUT I have been doing it for closer to 2 decades. When Manhattan is oversaturated I go to Dumbo or Williamsburg fyi

Tynee board mini is the best miniboard you could get. That would prolly get you a lot more range

Dude, wear a helmet! As a messenger in NYC who uses an electric skateboard (Meepo NLS Pro) its a must, especially with NYC's crappy streets! I also highly recommend wristguards!

dope.

Great video! Can I ask how you did the money counter? And are you a Premiere or FCP user?

I actually do door dash and uber eats on an electric skateboard since my moped isnt working and i make 22ph or 28ph when theres peak pay

I would suggest on your down time while waiting u should charge up that way you're not using the electricity from ur apartment cuz ur parents pay the electric bills probably & its going to add up

Oh s*** I'm dying laughing here bro 😂🤣😂🤣

idk how this has so few views, the quality is really good lol

We should do a Uber eats RU-vid collaboration in the city that would be dope 💯🔋🔋🔋🔋

it's a good idea to wear a helmet when you ride something that goes faster than you can physically run

Nice

Get to explore the city delivering food while funding your own food moves, efficiency 😎

What kind of e skateboard is it?

The pants damage thing is real. lol.

I was literally thinking this when I got my bored

I'm sold

awesome video 👌 what camera did u use to vlog while boarding?

I forgot to add one other thing: Bring a spare charger and after each delivery-or when you feel it is necessary-go to the nearest Starbucks and charge your board there for say 20 to 30 minutes. Most Starbucks have several outlets at or near the seats. And bring a large carry bag!

Dude I will try this soon

Get another battery they are swappable on the board.

How quickly do you get paid by these types of services? Do you take home the $50 that evening? Or do you have to wait until a pay day

Bro those biker are my friends 😂😂😂

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Also preface all I said with a no judgement or shame for calling it a side hustle. I just happen to do this full time going on about 6 yrs.

How do you use such massive artists for music without getting copyright strikes?

How do you forget to charge your board you don't get charge anxiety? I know I do LMAO 🤣

plz wear helmet

If you're going to keep doing this, you're definately going to have to buy a backpack style insulated food bag.

If thats true then you live around 5 blocks away from me

You are korean ? Korea makes super electric scooter named DUALTRON ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

Just get an electric skateboard if you push mongo 😂😂

Get a helmet, go-pro mount, and your golden

So many L’s

epic fail

this would have been a decent video, if he knew actually how to use the delivery app in the first place...🤷‍♂️🛹🤦‍♂️