Uber Eats in Brisbane: car or scooter?

A scooter costs less each week, a car works in any weather and covers more ground. Pick by where and when you deliver.

Updated: · QuickVan Rental, Albion

Scooter (110cc / 125cc)Small car
QuickVan rentFrom $110/weekFrom $160/week manual, $190 automatic (30+ days)
FuelVery lowLow in a small hatchback
LicenceMotorcycle licenceCar licence (Uber asks for a full Australian licence to deliver by car)
Parking at restaurantsEasyHarder in the CBD and Fortitude Valley
Rain and heatYou feel all of itAir-conditioned and dry
Long trips and suburbsSlower, tiringBetter
Can also do Uber passengersNoYes, with the right licence and authorisation

Pick a scooter if

  • You deliver mostly in the inner city, at lunch and dinner peaks.
  • You hold a motorcycle licence and want the lowest weekly cost.

Pick a car if

  • You deliver in the suburbs, at night or in summer storms.
  • You want to add Uber passenger trips later.
  • You do grocery or Amazon Flex deliveries with bigger loads.

Not sure? Put both options into our earnings calculator, then compare what you keep each week.

Common questions

Can I use a QuickVan scooter for Uber Eats?

Yes. Our scooters can be used for food delivery. You need a motorcycle licence.

Can I deliver with a rented car?

Yes. Delivery is allowed in our cars and SUVs (not in vans, campervans or 4x4s).

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