The “One Big Beautiful Bill” introduces a major change that's a boon for gig workers across platforms—it officially exempts customer tips from taxation. That means whether you're driving, delivering, walking pups, or helping someone move, you keep 100% of every tip—no deductions, no surprises. That’s more cash in hand and more incentive to keep working.
1. Poplin
What you do: Provide in-person services like event staffing, errands, or pet care.
Requirements: Pass skill verification, background check.
Pay model: Tasks pay flat rates set by clients; customers may tip post-task. Payments direct-deposited after terrain clear.
2. Instacart
What you do: Shop and deliver groceries for customers.
Requirements: Must be 18+, pass background check, own a car/bike/legal transport, carry insurance.
Pay model: Earns per order (based on size, distance), plus full customer tips through the app.
3. Uber (Rideshare)
What you do: Drive passengers to their destinations.
Requirements: Must be 21+, valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, pass background & vehicle inspection.
Pay model: Fares based on time/distance, plus 100% of passenger tips.
4. Uber Eats
What you do: Pick up food and deliver to customer doors.
Requirements: Similar to Uber: 18+, background check, vehicle/bike.
Pay model: Per delivery pricing + tips (collected and kept entirely).
5. DoorDash
What you do: Pick up meals/grocery items and deliver them.
Requirements: 18+, background check, own transport, permit if required.
Pay model: Pay rate (“Dasher pay”) per order, plus full customer tips.
6. Lyft
What you do: Drive passengers to their destinations.
Requirements: 21+, license/insurance, pass background/vehicle checks.
Pay model: Trip earnings + 100% of in-app tips.
7. TaskRabbit
What you do: Help local clients with home tasks: furniture assembly, cleaning, moving, repairs.
Requirements: Background check, skill set varies by task.
Pay model: Set your hourly rate or task price; clients may tip. Payouts via direct deposit weekly.
8. Grubhub
What you do: Pick up orders from restaurants and deliver to customers.
Requirements: 18+, background check, vehicle/bike/legal transport.
Pay model: Delivery fee + full tip from customers (paid through the app).
9. Rover
What you do: Offer pet sitting, dog walking, boarding, or drop-in visits.
Requirements: Background check, sometimes pet care experience.
Pay model: Set your rates (hourly or per-day), clients tip via app. Payout weekly via direct deposit.
