What is UberRUSH?
UberRUSH is Uber’s new ultra-fast delivery service, which is currently available in select cities.
Unlike traditional Uber rides (which connect drivers to passengers) UberRUSH connects drivers with couriers. UberRUSH joins a new wave of extra-fast ‘rideshare delivery’ services quickly gaining in popularity across the United States (i.e., services such as Doordash, Postmates, and Amazon Flex).
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Where is UberRUSH available?
UberRUSH launched in 2015, and is still establishing itself as a delivery service across the United States.
Currently, RUSH is available in:
- Manhattan (NYC)
- Queens (NYC)
- Brooklyn (NYC)
- Chicago
- San Francisco
UberRUSH picks-up and drop-off packages for RUSH users, promising ultra-fast, reliable and low-cost service.
When using the UberRUSH app, customers see where their delivery currently is on an interactive map, making for a smoother delivery & drop off process.
Pricing varies, depending on the city. This is what an average client (such as a retail store), would be charged on a standard delivery:
- New York — $5.50 within one mile + $2.50 for each extra mile
- Chicago — $5 within one mile + $2.75 for each extra mile
- San Francisco — $6 within one mile + $3 per extra mile
Similar to UberX, RUSH drivers receive between 75 and 80 percent of the delivery cost.
With RUSH, drivers have the potential to make between $20 and $30 per hour, depending on location and schedule. RUSH is an attractive option for rideshare drivers who like the flexibility of ridesharing, but prefer less passenger interaction & the frequent social interfacing which comes with picking-up and dropping-off passengers.
If you’re interested in driving for RUSH, you will need to be:
- At least 19 years of age
- Have at least one year of driving experience
- Be able to lift 30 lbs (if you’re a bike courier) and 50 lbs (if you’re a vehicle courier)
- And have an insured, registered vehicle.
UberRUSH also requires applicants to undergo a background check (similar to Uber’s other services).
If interested, you can sign up here to drive for UberRUSH.
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Have more questions about RUSH? Get in touch with UberRUSH’s Support Staff at rush@uber.com
