{"id":20511,"date":"2024-02-09T16:59:58","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T16:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/stuck-on-the-amazon-flex-waiting-list-heres-what-drivers-should-know\/"},"modified":"2024-07-26T18:10:52","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T18:10:52","slug":"amazon-flex-waiting-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/amazon-flex-waiting-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuck On The Amazon Flex Waiting List? – Here’s What Drivers Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
When it comes to delivery gigs that pay well, Amazon Flex is certainly at the top of the list. But, if you're reading this post, there's a good chance you're stuck on the Amazon Flex waiting list and aren't able to drive yet.<\/p>\n
Waiting lists are an unfortunate reality for many gig apps<\/a>, and sometimes, there's simply too many drivers in a market for you to find work.<\/p>\n But, how long is the Amazon Flex waiting list? And, more importantly, how can you make money while you're stuck on the waiting list so you're not wasting precious time?<\/p>\n Time to cover everything you need to know when there's no Amazon Flex gigs and you're stuck waiting!<\/p>\n Looking for other side hustle ideas to make money? Checkout<\/strong>:<\/p>\n The Amazon Flex waiting list is a list new driver applicants get placed on when there aren't any open driver positions in their city. You get placed on the Amazon waiting list because there are too many drivers in your area or there's not enough demand for the current delivery drivers.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When you submit your application to drive for Amazon Flex<\/a>, which is done through the Amazon Flex app, it notifies you if there aren't any open driver positions in your city.<\/p>\n From there, you get an email from Amazon that lets you know when new driver spots are available so you can get off of the waiting list.<\/p>\n Just remember<\/strong>: make sure you complete your driver application so you get placed on the Amazon Flex waiting list. This is\u00a0much\u00a0<\/em>better than just\u00a0checking in once in a while and trying to sign up.<\/p>\n Also be sure to check your email regularly for emails from Amazon to see if driver positions are open in your city.<\/p>\n Now, as for why Amazon uses this system, it actually boils down to simple supply and demand.<\/p>\n A lot of driving gigs<\/a> limit how many delivery drivers operate in one market so active drivers have enough work.<\/p>\n This is why you have the Instacart waitlist<\/a> when you apply to become a shopper in a saturated market; it's just how these sorts of delivery apps work unfortunately!<\/p>\n There isn't a specific amount of time you have to wait to get off of the Amazon Flex waiting list. But many drivers report being on the waiting list for a few weeks to several months depending on the city they're in.<\/strong><\/p>\n Again, how long you're on the waiting list depends on several factors, including:<\/p>\n Another important factor to consider is if Amazon Flex even delivers in your area.<\/p>\n If Amazon Flex isn't available in your market, you can still get put on the waiting list and get notified when Amazon Flex moves to your city\/state.<\/p>\n Specifically, Amazon Flex's sign up page will say “we'll email you when Amazon Flex is available in your area.”<\/p>\n In any case, how long is the Amazon Flex waiting list on average?<\/p>\n Well, if you look at what real Amazon Flex drivers say on Reddit, the answers vary quite a bit. For example, here's what some Amazon Flex drivers said in a Reddit thread<\/a> that asks about how long everyone's waitlist times were.<\/p>\n <\/strong>As you can see, Amazon Flex waitlist times vary greatly for different drivers.<\/p>\n In some markets, you might get in after a few days of waiting. However, the norm seems to be a few months based on this Reddit thread and several other threads on the same topic.<\/p>\n This video from YouTuber and gig expert Driver Joe also shares information on how long the Amazon Flex waiting list is:<\/p>\n\n
What Is The Amazon Flex Waiting List?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How Long Is The Amazon Flex Waiting List?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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