~44 k
residents
2
platforms
Fri–Sun
weekly peak
Small city
city type

Sieradz has about 44,000 residents and is one of the oldest cities in this part of the country. Life revolves around downtown and a handful of large employers, and the Warta river marks the natural edge of the built-up area. Add through-traffic, since the city sits on the route linking the centre of the country with the west. The order pattern is predictable: strong at noon, strong in the evening, calmer midweek — a regularity that makes it easy to build a fixed schedule.

Restaurants cluster downtown and near the larger shopping centres, so pickups stay in one area. You'll deliver to block estates around the centre and single-family housing toward the ring road. Occasional trips also go to factories and hotels, where you pick up at reception.

What to know — Sieradz

Best hours

Lunch 12-14 and dinner 18-22 bring the most orders, especially weekends.

Weather edge

Rain and cold weather mean more orders and fewer active couriers.

Transport

Bicycle works in the centre, car is better for suburbs and heavy orders.

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 — 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 — 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 zł an hour depending on the city, time and weather — that is after deductions, not gross. On Uber Eats in heavy rain or snow it can reach 60–80 zł/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 — 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 — if it is, that's a couple of days. Your advisor checks this before you gather any paperwork.
Which transport is best for courier work?
In big city centres a bike beats a car because of traffic and paid parking zones. A scooter is the middle ground when you want to work the peak hours. A car pays off on the outskirts and with heavy shop orders. An e-scooter works well in compact centres over short distances.
What happens to your account if you take a long break?
Wolt expects activity: without deliveries your account goes inactive, and getting it back runs through your partner and only while the city is recruiting. On Glovo your rank drops if you skip more than a week, and the Excellence Score counts the last 28 days — so slots get worse after a pause. Uber Eats has no known deactivation rule for downtime and sometimes sends a bonus quest to pull you back. The safest habit is one delivery every couple of weeks.
Do you need experience to become a courier?
No experience required. You need a phone, a means of transport, a thermal bag and a basic feel for the city — the app teaches you the rest. The first 1–2 days can feel chaotic (no-lift buildings, confusing addresses), but after a week the routine clicks. Everyone started from zero.
What to do if the customer doesn't answer the door?
Try calling through the app first — the customer's number is hidden, but the call goes through. At Bolt Food the rule is three contact attempts and ten minutes of waiting; at Uber Eats the app counts down seven minutes. The exact sequence is always shown in the app itself. Then report it to support — once they confirm, you either leave the order at the door or take it back to the restaurant. How that trip is paid is decided by the app's own support.

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.
✓ 6,100+ couriers settle with the partner every week · 8+ years on the market · 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 — 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
4

Done!

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Congratulations! You have completed the registration process. Check your email and phone — 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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