For those who celebrate, Halloween is a time to dress up, indulge in sweet treats, and dodge fake cobwebs. For delivery drivers, though, it’s a night of navigating dark streets, dodging kids dressed as their favourite ghouls, and trying to figure out if that pumpkin on the porch is decoration or death trap.
Welcome to delivering on Halloween, a night when the treats might just come in the form of bigger tips (if you play your cards right), but where tricks can be lurking around every dark corner.
Ghostly Good Tips: How to Boost Your Earnings
If you're delivering fast food or parcels on Halloween, you've already got a competitive edge - people are in the mood to indulge. With parties and horror movie marathons in full swing, the demand for food and last-minute costume pieces skyrockets. So, how do you make sure your night ends with a well-earned reward?
First off, embrace the Halloween spirit. If you're up for it, a light costume or even a festive accessory could do wonders for your tips. Customers appreciate the effort, and you’ll stand out from the typical delivery crowd.
In the interests of safety, your costume shouldn’t be extreme. But think of yourself as the friendly neighbourhood fast food delivery ghost. Perhaps a simple witch hat or a pair of devil horns might charm your customers into adding an extra fiver to your tip.
Also, timing is everything. People are usually feeling generous if you show up early, so aim to deliver on the dot - a wizard is never late. On Halloween, especially, customers are more likely to tip well when their order arrives before their cauldron of party punch runs dry.
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The Dangers of the Dark (and Kids Dressed Like Zombies)
Halloween might be full of thrills, but the real horror show happens when you're trying to navigate dark streets with unpredictable little ghouls running around. Keep your eyes peeled- kids in costumes can dart out between parked cars faster than you can say “trick or treat.” Under their masks and hoods, they might not always see you, so it’s important to be hyper-vigilant in residential areas. Revellers who have been getting merry in the bars also pose a similar risk.
To stay safe, make sure you’re extra cautious when driving through built-up areas. Keep your lights on bright (though maybe not full headlamp glare) and slow down, even if you’re running behind. Kids get distracted easily, especially when they’re sugar-fueled and dressed as their favourite Marvel superhero, so always assume that little bundle of fabric could jump into the road at any moment.
Haunted Houses: Avoiding the Boo-tiful Decorations
Halloween decorations are more than just fun for homeowners—they’re booby traps for the unsuspecting delivery driver. Have you ever tripped over a stray fake gravestone or gotten tangled in plastic spider webs while trying to navigate to someone’s porch? It’s a real-life horror story.
Just look at this delivery driver getting the scare of their life!
When you approach a house decked out for Halloween, take a moment to assess the terrain. Keep an eye out for rogue pumpkins, inflatable ghouls, or motion-activated decorations. Your goal is to deliver the goods without getting spooked—or worse, slipping on a stray sweet wrapper.
Conclusion: Have a Fang-tastic Night!
Delivering on Halloween can be an adventure full of tricks or treats, with the promise of good tips, and maybe a few scares! Stay safe, stay visible, and above all, remember: the spookiest thing you’ll face tonight is probably that haunted house with the overly ambitious garden decor.
You won’t be the only delivery driver on the roads on Halloween, here’s how one rider dealt with their eerie evening shift! Happy haunting!
