How to Delete Uber Eats Driver Account?

Uber Eats driver accounts cannot be deleted using the mobile application. To delete your Uber eats driver account you need to log in through the official Uber website. Once you are logged in, you will be asked to fill out an account deletion request to be sent to the customer support team. Below are the step-by-step procedures on how to delete your Uber Eats driver account.

Steps to delete your Uber Eats Driver account:

Step 1: Go to help.Uber.com 

Step 2: Go to the Account and App issues page

Step 3: Click Change account Settings

Step 4: Go to the Delete My Driver Account option

Step 5: Click on the link that says “click here” and it will prompt you to the Sign In page

Step 6: Sign in to your account using the email address associated with your Uber Eats driver account

Step 7: Verify your identity using a temporary verification code

Step 8: Enter the code and fill out the request for the account deletion

Deleting Uber Eats driver account due to switching cities

There is no need for you to delete your account if you are just switching cities. As long as you meet the requirements for the new city that you wanted to be transferred to, you can just create a city switch request. You can visit uber.com/drive/requirement to check if you meet the requirements for the new city; if you do, then you can just create a city switch request through the help section of the app. 

Deleting the Uber Eats driver account to drive passengers instead

You do not need to delete your Uber Eats driver account if you wanted to drive passengers. You just need to submit a request to the help section of the app to change your vehicle request types. Kindly take note that you might be needed to submit a new set of documents in changing your account from Uber Eats delivery to regular Uber driver. You may also be needing to go to another background check and lose your loyalty tier status in doing the process.

Deleting Uber Eats ‘Rider’ Account

The Uber driver accounts for Uber Eats and ride-sharing are associated with a rider account. If you request for your Uber Eats driver account to be deleted, all your profiles including the rider account associated with it will also be removed. While if you are just a rider (without a driver account) and wanted your account to be removed from the system, you can file an account deletion request either through the application or through the Uber official website. 

Will all the data be removed from the system if the Uber eats driver account will be deleted?

Data deletion for Uber accounts follows their legal and regulatory guidelines. All your Uber profiles will be permanently deleted until it is no longer necessary for their legal and regulatory requirements, which are generally for seven years. 

Do I need to immediately delete my Uber eats driver application if I think that my account has been hacked?

If you are having suspicious activity in your account like unrecognize orders, account information changes, or changes in your payment method then your account may be compromised. Immediate deletion of your Uber eats application for this kind of situation is not advisable instead, you can do the following procedures below.

If you can still log in to your account:

Change your password immediatelyContact the support through the help section of the app or their official websiteFile a report about the account being compromised

If you can’t log in to your account due to being compromised:

Directly go to their official website at help. uber. comGo to account and app issues and choose the option “Can’t sign in or go online”Choose the option “I think my account has been hacked”File a report; You might be needing to share personal information such as your mobile number and email address.

Conclusion

Uber Eats launched in May 2014, and it’s showing no signs of slowing even in the time of a health crisis. It continues to expand across the world and provides opportunities for people to earn with time flexibility.  But for any reason you have for deleting your app, either because of safety concerns or pricing, you have the freedom to delete your Uber eats driver account anytime following our step-by-step guide.

Frequently asked questions

How do I receive my Uber eats driver earnings?

You will receive your earnings via wire transfer (directly to the bank you registered in your account). Payments are done weekly and the cutoff is every Monday at 4 am.

Is there any Covid-19 financial assistance for Uber delivery drivers?

Uber is no longer taking applications for the Covid financial assistance at the moment.

How to contact Uber support?

You can contact Uber support through the help section of the app or their website at https://help.uber.com/.