Getting paid as an Instacart driver, eh, is usually the first thing people wanna figure out. Across Canada—whether you’re cruising around Toronto, chilling in Vancouver, or making deliveries in Montreal—drivers all ask the same thing: how much am I really gonna make, and when’s it showing up in my bank? With Instacart, it’s not some flat paycheque. Your earnings come from a mix of base pay, customer tips, and sometimes bonuses or promos. Knowing how all that works means you can plan your week better, scoop up the best shifts, and not get blindsided when payday rolls around. Think of it like this: your car’s your little business, and the app? That’s your cash register. Every order you grab, every bag you drop off, stacks up in your weekly payout. Once you understand the mix, you can actually maximize your take-home pay without burning yourself out.In BC, for example, traffic can be brutal, so knowing when peak pay hits or how to batch orders makes a big difference. Same goes for Toronto...