~58 k
residents
3
platforms
Fri–Sun
weekly peak
Industrial city
city type

Piekary Slaskie has 58,000 residents, a mining heritage and a basilica that has drawn pilgrims for generations. The city sits deep inside the conurbation, so borders with neighbouring towns are more formality than fact, and many residents work elsewhere. Pilgrimage days can reshape traffic in the centre for a few hours; the rest of the year runs at a steady pace.

There are fewer restaurants here than in neighbouring cities, and they stick to the main streets and the centre. You will deliver to housing estates, to single-family districts in Kozlowa Gora, Brzeziny and Szarlej, and to supermarkets along the main roads. The districts are fairly self-contained, so it pays to learn exactly where each address really sits.

What to know β€” Piekary Slaskie

Best hours

Weekday lunches 12-14 are strongest, weekend dinners 18-22 also reliable

Weather edge

Rain and winter mean fewer couriers on the road and more orders for you

Transport

A scooter or car works best given the spread-out districts and hilly terrain

Vehicles that work for food delivery

Any of these will do, so go with your own preference.

Bicycle

Fastest in the centre, no parking issues

E-bike

The motor helps, so longer runs feel easy

E-scooter

Small, handy, great in busy city streets

Scooter

Between bike and car, with the perks of both

Moped

Wider range than a kick scooter

Car

Heavy orders and runs out to the suburbs

The gear that gets you started on deliveries

Thermal bag

Buy it from the partner

Powerbank

This one's on you

Transport

Ride what you have or rent from the partner

How to start delivering

1

Online registration

Fill in a short online form β€” takes a few minutes.
2

Talk to the partner

The settlement partner sorts the paperwork and contract.
3

Connect the apps

Accounts set up in the apps β€” start picking up jobs.
4

Start delivering

Choose your slots and start making money.

Frequently asked questions

How much can you earn as a food delivery courier?
You typically take home 25–55 zΕ‚ an hour depending on the city, time and weather β€” that is after deductions, not gross. On Uber Eats in heavy rain or snow it can reach 60–80 zΕ‚/h: fewer couriers are out and the orders pile up. Your result depends on how many orders you accept, the distances and the bonuses running in that app. You see the rate for every job in the app before you accept it.
What documents do you need to work as a courier?
Basics: a valid ID or passport, PESEL number, and a Polish bank account for payouts. Non-EU foreigners also need a residence card, work-permit visa or UKR status (for Ukrainians). Cars and scooters require a driver's licence and vehicle papers. The whole verification runs online, usually through a settlement partner.
How does registration work and how long does it take?
You sign up online with a settlement partner β€” fill in the form, upload your documents, sign the contract. The partner then activates your account in the apps you chose. Bolt Food usually the same day or the next one, Uber Eats within 24–72 hours. With Wolt and Glovo the timing depends on whether your city is currently recruiting couriers β€” if it is, that's a couple of days. Your advisor checks this before you gather any paperwork.
How quickly can you start earning after registering?
Bolt Food usually activates the account the same day or the next one, Uber Eats within 24–72 hours. With Wolt and Glovo it all depends on whether the city is recruiting right now. Once you have access to the app you can take your first order the same day. The faster you gather the documents, the sooner you start.
Can you work through the winter and what changes?
Winter is the strongest season: November and December bring the highest multipliers and the best quests, while summer is a clear low point. Order volume rises because people stay in, and plenty of couriers simply skip the cold and the snow. Warm touchscreen gloves, a waterproof jacket and decent boots pay for themselves within two shifts. On icy roads a bike or e-scooter gets risky, so many couriers switch to a car for the winter.
Can you work at night?
Yes, though the hours depend on the city. In Warsaw Bolt Food takes orders until roughly one in the morning; in other cities usually until 23:00–24:00, and in smaller towns until 22–23. Late in the evening there are fewer couriers on the streets, so there can be more orders per person. Handy for students and anyone combining delivery with another job.
Do you need a powerbank while working?
A powerbank is essential β€” apps with GPS drain your phone in 3–4 hours. Without a working phone you cannot accept orders or reach addresses. Pick a model with at least 10 000 mAh and fast charging. Keep a spare cable in your bag.

Four steps and you are on the road

1

Step one: the settlement partner

Step one is our partner. They deal with the documents, the contract and getting your app account live.
βœ“ 6,100+ couriers settle with the partner every week Β· 8+ years on the market Β· 11 offices in Poland
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2

Install the partner's app

As soon as you send the form, download the app and log in with the password from the SMS β€” it handles your settlements, payouts and advisor contact.Get it onGoogle PlayDownload on theApp Store
3

Register with delivery services

Choose and register with one or more delivery services. You can work with multiple apps at the same time.
Glovo
Register
Uber Eats
Register
Pyszne

Nothing else to do β€” download the app and wait for a call.
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4

Done!

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Congratulations! You have completed the registration process. Check your email and phone β€” verification may take 2–3 days. Once approved, you can start working!
Install the partner's app and log in with the password from the SMS:Get it onGoogle PlayDownload on theApp Store
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