Virtual Dispatch

The delivery app side-hustle is a positive way to make extra money. Depending on the day and time of day, it can be a lucrative side-hustle, or a chance to have an adventure and get paid for it. In some cases the side-hustle is a part of several, and every penny earned, counts.

With this in mind every courier has a stake in keeping good ratings. Not only do they help the reputation of the courier but also provide access to advanced features in the apps. Additionally, ratings can help the courier see where improvements can be made.

However, there will be times. There is always the potential for strange happenings. Which sounds similar to a normal delivery. Furthermore, the courier may receive an order for the last few minutes of a merchant’s business day. Ouch.

The late delivery release

The fifteen minutes before closing, delivery, is one that is most likely to hit a snag. Of all the deliveries and orders in a day, the last one of the night is an important call for a merchant. And courier. Particularly deliveries for high value menu items. This scenario is for hot fresh food. Furthermore, the later in the day it gets, the harder it is to get.

This is most evident in the last delivery of the night for any given merchant. With all the equipment that must be shut down, cleaned and reset, there is more than enough work happening at any given closing moment. Additionally, it is common for merchant staff to begin the process of closing earlier, than the actual closing hour.

With this in mind the late delivery is sometimes the one that gets the short end of the closing shift. In fact, if the closing is already underway the delivery may see a delay. Therefore, it is important for the courier to watch the official pickup time.

Particularly for further away pick-up locations. A particular point of interest for the courier, will be the official pick-up time. The further away from that time the courier is on a late night pick-up, is the greater likelihood the merchant will cancel the order.

Better Stats

For the courier, the longer the wait goes beyond the official pick-up time, the worse the stats get. There is one delivery app that offers a penalty free release of a delivery, after an excessive wait. Otherwise, the courier may see a drop in stats, when the delivery is dropped.

Furthermore, it is important for the courier to avoid excessive wait times. When possible. Stay safe out there.

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