With the massive football season, a golden opportunity has arrived.
As thousands of Singaporeans gather around their screens for late-night watch parties, the demand for food, drinks, and last-minute party setups is bound to skyrocket. For our Lalamove drivers, this means peak earning season. PS, our top drivers have earned up to S$11,000 per month!
If you want to secure extra cash, here is your quick tactical playbook to win big during the football rush.
Phase 1: Navigating Potential Peak Hours
In football, every match is unpredictable - and the road is exactly the same. While order volumes generally fluctuate around the tournament schedule, these timings aren't guaranteed guarantees, but rather trends to watch out for. Treating these hours as general guidelines can help you plan your day more flexibly:
- The Pre-Match Rush (1–2 Hours Before Kickoff): This is your busiest window. Groups gathering at HDB estates and condos suddenly realise they forgot the essentials. Look out for high-paying orders for crates of beer, bags of ice, and massive McDonald's shared meals.
- The Half-Time Sprint (The 15-Minute Window): When the first 45 minutes end, fans frantically restock. Stick close to high-density residential areas like Tampines, Woodlands, or Punggol for quick, short-distance food delivery runs.
- The Post-Match Clean-Up (1–2 Hours After the Whistle): The game might be over for fans, but commercial clean-ups and returning rented projector screens keep the orders rolling in.
Phase 2: Tactical Positioning (Where to Park)
You wouldn’t play your best defender upfront, so don't park your vehicle in a delivery dead zone. Position yourself where Singapore's local demand originates:
- Motorcycles (The Strikers): Park near major mall basements, cloud kitchens, and late-night food hubs like Geylang, Chomp Chomp, or Orchard to grab fast food orders.
- Cars & MPVs (The Midfielders): Consider positioning yourself near mega-supermarkets (like FairPrice Xtra or Cold Storage hubs) or integrated lifestyle malls. You’ll want to look out for bulky grocery runs, multi-stop snack deliveries, or family-sized BBQ and hotpot platters that are too large for a motorcycle but perfect for a car boot.
- Vans & Trucks (The Heavy Defenders): Head to light industrial areas like Ubi, Kaki Bukit, or Toa Payoh where party suppliers and beverage wholesalers operate.
Phase 3: Protecting Family or Personal Time
The beauty of driving with Lalamove is total flexibility—you can cash in on the tournament weeks and still make it home to watch the final whistle with your family and friends.
- Take a Half-Time Rest: Treat the 90 minutes of gameplay as your official break. Go offline, park safely near a coffee shop broadcasting the live match, and rest up. You’ll be refreshed to take on the post-match surge while other drivers are exhausted.
- Set a Strict "Substitution" Time: If you’re a dad, and your kids are waiting up to watch a big 11:00 PM match with you, set a hard stop on your app by 9:30 PM. No surge fare is worth missing the memories of cheering for your favorite team alongside your biggest fans.
The Final Score
This tournament season is a marathon, not a sprint. By applying the right tactics, positioning yourself at Singapore's biggest hotspots, and protecting your personal time, you will score massive financial wins on the road.
Open up your Lalamove app, check the match schedule, and let's get those earnings on the scoreboard for your home team!
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