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Postmates (acquired by Uber 2020)

Gig Economy · Acquired by Uber Eats 2020
C

Mixed (C) — Real Earnings Grade

Postmates operated as a standalone delivery platform 2011-2020 before Uber acquisition ($2.65B). The Uber Eats integration has consolidated Postmates into the Uber Eats worker pool with associated pay structure. Original Postmates worker community has reported degraded pay terms post-acquisition.

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Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Take Rate Transparency
C+
Worker Protection
C
Payment Reliability
B-
Talent Vetting
C
Real Earnings
C
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2011
  • Uber acquisition Dec 2020 ($2.65B)
  • Postmates worker pool merged into Uber Eats
  • Documented post-acquisition pay degradation reports

/ Best for

Limited recommendation. Workers should evaluate Uber Eats Pro / DoorDash pay structure in local market.

/ Watch out for

Original Postmates app phased out 2022; workers now operate through Uber Eats with Uber Eats pay structure (see Uber Drivers entry).