Delivery riders are here to save our quarantine days and deliver whatever we need or want to our doors: furniture, clothes, packages and, most importantly, food. In this article, we collected some information from the most popular delivery apps in the United Kingdom to help you decide which one is the best match for you to become a delivery rider!
What you need to work in any of these do not differ too much from one another: most of the time it’s a vehicle (scooter, motorbike or bicycle with the necessary safety equipment), a smartphone (iPhone with iOS 10.5 and above or Android with 5.0 and above) and proof of your right to work in the UK.
Probably the one thing everyone is asking themselves about is what’s the money situation. Is there a lot of difference between what i earn with one another? Don’t worry, we have you covered, here’s all the information you need .
Deliveroo
There are two pay structures with Deliveroo. With the original model, riders are paid an hourly wage that is then topped up with a small additional payment for each delivery. There is now a second model where riders are exclusively paid based on deliveries, but with a larger fee.
According to Deliveroo, the average wage is £10 an hour, though for those riders on the fee per delivery model this rises to around £12 an hour, with fees currently around £4.50 for each drop.
Of course, working at busier times can be more lucrative – the firm says that working Friday nights, Saturday nights and Sundays can see riders getting up to £21 an hour.
On top of that, riders get to keep any tips they receive too, while if you’re a scooter user you’ll get some money to go towards petrol costs
To learn more about how to sign up to Deliveroo, click here
Uber eats
The average UberEATS driver earns about £13.32 per trip and makes about 2 trips per hour (£26.64).
Customers can tip within the UberEats app, or in cash, and UberEats drivers get to keep 100% of tips
If you want to be a part of the UberEats family, click here.
Just eat
As an independent Just Eat courier you earn money through your delivery fee which is based on distance and driving time.
Biggest perk of Just Eat is that although Just Eat drivers would be getting paid weekly, you are under no obligation to provide any services to Just Eat and you are also free to work for other businesses.
To learn more about Just Eat and how to become a rider, click here.
Stuart
Stuart advertise themselves as offering all-day earnings, 7 days a week, and weekly payments, This model could provide a flexible and competitive alternative to delivery couriers in London.
For Cars and Motorcyclists, the minimum hourly wage is £8, whereas for bicycles it is only £7.50. Depending on the total miles traveled for the deliveries, you can earn an additional £4.
To learn more about what you need to become a Stuart rider, click here
Delivery apps and becoming a rider are a great way to bring flexibility to your life. And if you want to add those extra perks to the experience, you can always use a bike, to ensure you stay fit whilst earning money. If you want to learn more about that, you can check our blog about “why e-bikes are the best transport method for delivery” or book a test ride to try our e-bikes! Our specialists will tell you exactly what you need to know to ensure you make the best decision for you.
