Can Shipt Drivers Have Passengers? (Everything Explained) -

Shipt is a grocery delivery platform that allows you to get groceries delivered right to your door.

Working for Shipt and being a Shipt driver has many perks. You may be able to work when you want, where you want, and with whom you want. But one question that many new drivers have is whether or not they can have passengers in their car while they’re working.

In this blog post will go over everything you need to know in regards to Shipt Shoppers bringing passengers with them while working.

Answer To The Question Can Shipt Drivers Bring Passengers While Working:

The answer to this question is no. It is part of the independent contractor agreement that all Shipt drivers must sign.

What If The Other Person is Also a Shipt Shopper?

Even if the potential passenger is a Shipt Shopper themselves, they still aren’t able to be accompanied by them.

What If You Have Kids? Are You Able To Bring Them?

There is no exception to this rule. Kids aren’t able to come with you and if you have kids it’s best to get someone to watch them while you work your shift. Brining your kids with you as a Shipt shopper wouldn’t be a good idea anyway because they could be a distraction and keep you from getting your job done.

Why Is Shipt So Strict When It Comes To Bringing Passengers While Shopping?

The reason is because Shipt took down your personal information and did a background check on you so you can shop. They never did a check on your potential passenger and they don’t know what kind of person they are.

You also have to keep the customer in mind. Customers may not feel safe if they see a car with two people when they expect only one person.

Overall bringing someone else is just distracting to you and other people when you’re trying to deliver for customers.

When you’re working you want to be able to make the most money possible and provide the best service so you can get the best tips.

What Happens If You Get Caught Brining a Passenger As a Shipt Shopper?

If you get caught by a Shipt manager or if your passenger is seen and reported to the company, then they could possibly deactivate you from working as a Shipt Shopper as a Whole. If it’s during an active shift with no prior warning given, then there could be consequences for this action such as getting fired from Shipt.

However, if it was because of an emergency situation and you explain it to Shipt they will most likely let you still work as a Shipt Shopper!

Can You Drive Someone Elses Car As a Shipt Shopper?

This you can do, but you have to make sure you are covered by an additional insurance policy if you do. Otherwise working a gig to make some extra money can end up costing you a lot more than you make.

What are the requirements to become a shopper?

To become a Shipt driver you need to be at least 18 years old, have a valid mailing address, have a valid U.S. driver’s license and auto insurance, have A reliable and operable vehicle, knowledge of produce selection, ability to lift 45 pounds and last but not least you need a reliable smartphone that is up to date with the Shipt app.

There is also a background check that you have to pass in order to become a Shipt Shopper.

Conclusion:

Now that you know work for Shipt is a one man gig you have to plan accordingly. If you have kids that need to be watched have someone watch them. If you need to be with someone at a specific time don’t plan work for that time.

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