Step 3：Things to prepare
Uber Eats can be delivered at a 100-yen shop as long as it is a heat-retaining bag, but it cannot handle large items such as pizza and sushi, and in order to carry drinks and soup without spilling, A dedicated bag is required. There are many types of Delivery Bags, but the Uber Eats logo bag is the safest way to deliver your products, and it's waterproof and functional. The lower part expands and contracts to enable delivery of pizza and sushi. If you register as a Uber Eats courier, you will be contacted by email with the Delivery Bag logo to purchase without the logo. Prices range from JPY 4000 to JPY 5000. Amazon sells for over 9000 yen, so don't make a mistake. I bought a bag without the brand logo that I was informed by email after registering for Uber Eats, but I bought a new one because it was soft and unstable, had poor waterproofing, and spilled drinks and soup many times during delivery. `` Recommended'' Bag with brand logo: www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B07XDXNV2J
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Cold insulation sheet
The cold insulation sheet that can be purchased at the 100-yen shop is just right for filling the gaps in the product in the delivery bag. If there is a gap, it will cause the drink or soup to overflow, and the customer will give a negative evaluation.Occasionally, there are products that do not fit in the bag, so it is a good idea to have a spare heat-retaining bag that can be purchased at 100-yen shops. When the products are stacked and the bag is not closed, do not hesitate to tie the bag and close it. If the bag is not tied, the above item is likely to move freely during delivery, flip over and the lid will come off, causing the item to overflow. Pay close attention to the loading of goods.
Bicycle smartphone holder & waterproof case
During delivery, you will head to the delivery destination while looking at the map app, so a folder that can be attached to a bicycle or motorcycle is recommended. I see a type that can be attached to the hand or a delivery person that is hung from the neck, but it is difficult to see the map application and it is dangerous, so it is better to avoid it. Since the smartphone is attached and detached many times during delivery, the type that can be attached and detached from the folder with one touch is ideal. ¥ 1,000 ~ ¥ 20,00 "Bicycle smartphone holder" https://amzn.to/39CsE4d
In addition, it is a good idea to purchase a waterproof case as well. Even on a rainy day even with a waterproof mobile phone During delivery, the screen may suddenly double or the phenomenon of submersion may occur. Don't buy a case for about ¥ 2,000 at most, and don't break down your smartphone for ¥ 100,000 or more. "Watertight case"
mobile battery
Uber Eats will drain a lot of battery during delivery, and you will not be able to deliver if the battery is dead. With a large capacity of 26800mAh or more, you can rest assured all day long. If you are purchasing a new product, it would be better to have a waterproof product with a solar panel that can be used even in the event of a disaster. Also, if the charging cable breaks down, you will have to purchase an expensive cable at a convenience store, so it is recommended that you carry a spare charging cable with you.
Bicycle insurance
You can rest assured that Uber Eats insurance will automatically cover accidents during pick-up and delivery at Uber Eats, but it will not be covered while you are on standby or commuting, so take out bicycle insurance from various card companies and insurance companies. I recommend you to do it. It costs about 150 to 300 yen a month, and if you have a family, it will be applied to your family, so it is safer to join. Most insurance companies do not cover your own vehicle, but it is better to have a guaranteed type for your own injury. Many cities also require bicycle insurance. From April 2020, Yamagata Prefecture, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Nara Prefecture, Ehime Prefecture, Fukuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka City, and Fukuoka City have become mandatory, and the number has increased at a stretch. Recently, there are cases where the amount of compensation is close to 100 million yen, so be sure to subscribe just in case. If you encounter an accident, contact the police immediately and have them issue an accident certificate. Please note that insurance will not be covered without this certificate. Accidents while waiting or commuting are not on duty and can be covered by insurance other than Uber Eats. Many insurance companies mistakenly think that they are on duty when they say they are on standby and are told that they are not covered, but if they tell them that they were wandering because they did not have an order, they would be covered by insurance. Be sure to get insurance so you don't hurt yourself because you started Uber Eats to make money but you don't have insurance. https://insurance.jcb.co.jp/cm/guide/topping/bicycle.html
Rainwear
Rainwear is required for rainy days. On cold winter days, you should also have waterproof gloves. You also need waterproof shoes. For bicycle delivery, harder soles for mountaineering are less tiring than soft soles such as sneakers.
Mobile carrier
Of course, cheaper mobile carriers are better, but we recommend UQ Mobile. With a minimum data capacity of 3G, it costs ¥ 1,980 / month, and even if the data capacity is used up, it is 300kbs and there is no stress. Most of the other companies use 200kbs when the data capacity is used up, so the map application display does not display as expected and delivery becomes difficult. I think that 300kbs with cheap SIM is only UQ mobile.