The out of bounds delivery and easy ways to reassign
If it’s out of bounds the play is over. That’s how it works in sports. There is in-bounds and out of bounds. As long as everything stays within the playing field, the game rolls on. This is similar to a delivery zone. The zone is the containment area. Anything outside of the zone is not deliverable. Hence the boundaries.
This is especially true for the crew courier. Working with a merchant in a particular delivery zone is about staying within that zone. Furthermore, there is hardly a case where there is an exception to that rule. Although it may seem like a small thing to temporarily breach the zone limit, it can lead to negative, overall results. One reason for this is time. Almost every delivery merchant wants to save time.
With this in mind, the time it takes a courier to travel to the zone boundary, and back, is an integral part of the merchant’s delivery system. In fact, an effective expediting strategy relies on it. Therefore deviations in course, or zone limits, will impact operations. In other words, an out of bounds delivery can impact an entire queue of deliveries.
The Out of Bounds Delivery
The idea of a delivery zone is as much about customer service, as it is courier convenience. The zone, and its boundaries, is set for the best possible customer experience. For example, if the zone is too large, customers will be waiting longer for a delivery. Likewise, if the zone is too small, couriers will run out of delivery opportunities. The solo courier using a delivery app, knows this example well.
The solo courier must be aware of an entire area, and the time it takes to move from one place to another. There is no central location. Therefore the solo courier is on an endless run. So to speak. With this in mind, it becomes necessary for the solo courier to set limits. Limits based on personal circumstances.
The solo courier is using a personal vehicle, as well as personal resources. Furthermore not every courier has a new vehicle. Sometimes the vehicle in use may have issues and troubles. For example, tires that need replacing, or a long climb up the mountain without a stall. This is when it is important to avoid the out of bounds delivery.
Easy Ways to Reassign
When the solo courier is presented with an offer from the queue, there are details to consider. These details are important for the solo courier. They determine the use and appropriation of resources. Most experienced couriers know what they are looking for at a glance. Similarly, they are aware of the out of bounds delivery. Its location varies by the courier. For example, the mountain top delivery.
The scenario might seem familiar. The solo courier has a vehicle that is old, and not always reliable. Furthermore getting stuck, or stranded, on the side of a mountain is not cool or safe. Therefore any offer that comes into the queue for mountain top deliveries, will be an out of bounds delivery. Sometimes the offer is accepted by mistake. When this happens canceling the delivery is possible. However, it may have an impact on the courier’s ratings in the app.
There can be many reasons, and places, that qualify as an out of bounds delivery for a solo courier. Only the courier knows what resources, and time, they have available for use. The good news is the flexibility of a delivery app makes this more possible. Stay safe out there.
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