Getting started
Common Questions from New Delivery Riders in the UK
Can I work on more than one app? Do I need insurance on a bike? Who pays my tax? Clear answers to questions new riders often ask.
· 6 min read
Guides for Delivery Riders
Free, practical guidance written in plain English. Platform requirements change, so always check the platform's official guidance too.
Self-employment
Understanding Courier Record Keeping in the UK
Good records make tax time easier. Here is a simple, practical way for delivery riders to keep track of income, costs and mileage.
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Insurance
Food Delivery Insurance for Cars and Motorcycles
Delivering by car, moped or motorbike? Understand the main types of food delivery insurance and the questions to ask before you buy.
· 6 min read
Self-employment
Starting Self-Employed Delivery Work in the UK
Most delivery riders in the UK are self-employed. Here is what that means for tax, HMRC registration and your everyday responsibilities.
· 7 min read
Applications
Common Food Delivery Application Problems and Fixes
Rejected documents, failed selfie checks, long waits: here are the most common application problems and what you can check yourself.
· 6 min read
Documents
What Documents Do UK Delivery Riders Need?
ID, right to work, licence, insurance, bank details: a simple checklist of the documents delivery platforms commonly ask for.
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Insurance
Understanding Hire and Reward Insurance for Couriers
Hire and reward, SD&P, food delivery cover: what do these insurance terms mean, and why do they matter if you deliver by car or motorbike?
· 6 min read
Applications
Just Eat Courier Application Guide for the UK
Planning to deliver for Just Eat? This guide walks through the usual application steps and how to prepare your documents.
· 6 min read
Applications
How to Become a Deliveroo Rider in the UK
A friendly guide to the Deliveroo rider application in the UK, from choosing your vehicle to getting your documents ready.
· 6 min read
Applications
How to Apply for Uber Eats Delivery Work in the UK
Thinking about delivering with Uber Eats? Here is a clear, step-by-step look at how the application usually works in the UK and how to prepare.
· 6 min read