So I got my acceptance rate up to 70%, and there definitely is a big difference between orders.

I started out and didn't know I could deny. And it was mid as fuck. 15-20 per hour. Till i hit the cool kids club. But I have a brand new Kia with warranty so I can drive and not give a fuck. Acceptance rate 96% and usually slap out 100$ In 4-5 hours depending on morning activity in Portland I ended up running into someone who drove full time and had like 20% acceptance and was driving full time chatted with them and started denying and my routes got better. I basically take all that are $5-7 and a reasonable distance that won't take me out of the zone. I average 3.5 deliveries per hour and can easily get 4+/h if food staff isn't slow/stacked orders. Average tip 3-10$(most often 5-7$) +area bonus(usually $3). I get 30+mpg so $5 for 2-5miles and won't take me out of zone is usually pretty good, keeps me active and not using much gas. Now that my acceptance is so high I just deny all that are going to take me to a different zone and have me drive back for free or food taking too long(if I need a break or stretch or bathroom I'll wait)

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