Same-Day Delivery Options for Small Businesses

Posting a Same-Day Job

Small businesses enter the collection address, delivery address and required time window when creating the listing. The platform matches the job to drivers already planning that journey. No monthly contracts or volume commitments are needed.

Describe the parcel accurately including dimensions and weight. Drivers review these details before accepting. Jobs that fit standard car boots or van space receive faster responses.

Pricing and Payment Flow

The cost is calculated on distance with a €9 minimum. The full amount is placed in escrow at the moment of posting. This protects both the business and the driver until delivery is confirmed by the recipient.

After confirmation the driver receives 70 percent of the fare. The 30 percent platform commission remains visible on the booking screen throughout.

Timing and Route Matching

Post the job early in the day for afternoon or evening collection. Drivers already travelling the corridor can accept while en route to their own destinations. This approach works well for documents, retail stock or customer orders that must reach the recipient before close of business.

Check the map view on the platform to see active drivers heading in the right direction. Adjust the time window if no immediate matches appear.

Preparation for Quick Handover

Have the parcel packed and labelled before the driver arrives. Include a clear delivery note with the business contact details. The driver can photograph the item at collection for platform records.

Choose collection points with easy vehicle access such as shop rear doors or designated loading bays. This reduces waiting time for the driver.

Tracking and Confirmation

Both the business and recipient receive status updates as the driver progresses. When the recipient signs or confirms via the app the escrow releases automatically. Businesses can then review driver performance for future jobs.

Suitable Item Types

• Retail products under 20 kg that fit in passenger vehicles
• Documents and small electronics requiring same-day arrival
• Replacement parts for urgent repairs
• Customer returns collected from one location and returned to another

Avoid items that require specialist handling or temperature control unless the driver has confirmed suitable vehicle conditions.

Record Keeping for Businesses

Download the completed job receipt after each delivery. Note the driver rating and any comments. Over time patterns emerge for routes that consistently offer same-day options.

Repeat users refine job descriptions to highlight features drivers value such as compact size or flexible collection windows. This increases the likelihood of quick acceptance without altering the underlying 70/30 payment split or escrow process.

Integration with Daily Operations

Schedule posting of jobs alongside existing order fulfilment routines. Staff can prepare parcels in batches during quieter periods. The absence of fixed contracts allows the business to use the service only on days when same-day capacity is required.