The better way to a safe delivery
Safe delivery is a coveted thing. Couriers are in unusual places all the time. The offers come in and the solo courier is able to choose between them. The crew courier isn’t able to choose between deliveries due to the dispatch board and crew rules.
With this in mind, it’s possible to see a slight difference. However, the result is the same. Unusual and strange places. For the new courier this can be unsettling. The experienced courier knows the job is the consistent beacon in an unusual place.
Since the advent of the delivery apps, unusual places have been on the increase. In other words, static delivery zones are less common. The crew courier has a static delivery zone. Moreover, the merchant is unlikely to change the zone unless absolutely necessary. Therefore it is reliable.
The Better Way
With this in mind the crew courier will memorize an entire zone. So, unusual and strange places, decrease over the course of time. In fact, this is one way the crew courier builds a relationship with the community. Through repeat deliveries.
The solo courier also develops a relationship with the community. Furthermore, the solo courier is covering a dynamic area. It is possible to start in one zone, and then accept an offer that is in another zone. When a courier is unfamiliar with an area, the effort to stay safe increases exponentially.
Personal courier safety is important. The mechanics of the job can be a helping force. Especially in far away, unfamiliar places. Simply put, if it doesn’t feel right, don’t. Is the driveway long and dark with a surprisingly dark place at the end? This is a good time to flick on the bright lights. Then reverse course to the main road.
A phone call or message can help get those lights fired up. Furthermore, it will be a good chance to confirm the address. Not only will it help verify the location but also provide the courier with a solution. A safe solution.
However, there are times when the example listed above doesn’t pan out. For instance, there is no answer or response. Additionally, all the lights remain off. The dark is absolute and it’s not possible to see the surrounding terrain. Experienced couriers are more intrepid in these conditions because of experience.
A Safe Delivery
There are nuances or clues that can be gleaned in this delivery scenario. These are things learned by time spent doing it. What makes a courier decide to go for it, is up to the courier. For the new courier just starting out, it will look like a bad decision to go for it. And it is, if the courier is new and uncertain about the conditions.
It is safer to find well lit areas and send messages or make the call. Furthermore if there is no response or the drop-off feels wrong. Contact app support for insight and help on how to proceed. The delivery can always be dropped and rescheduled. Additionally, app support can work toward contacting the drop-off location. Remember, if it doesn’t feel right, don’t. Stay safe out there.
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