The Last-Mile Problem for Small Businesses

You have made the sale. The customer is ready to pay. The product is on the shelf. The only obstacle is getting it to them today — not in three days, not via a courier company with a minimum weekly contract and complex pickup scheduling. Today.

Large courier networks are designed for volume. Small businesses that need occasional or irregular same-day delivery have historically had limited options: hire a freelance driver, pay taxi rates, or ask a friend. GeraRide Delivery provides a structured, trackable, insured alternative.

How GeraRide Delivery Works

Open the GeraRide app and select "Delivery" instead of "Ride." Enter the pickup address (your location or your supplier), the delivery address (your customer), and a brief description of the package. A nearby driver is assigned and collects the package, and the customer receives a live tracking link via SMS so they know exactly when to expect it.

No pre-registration is required to use GeraRide Delivery as a business. Your first delivery works the same as your fiftieth.

Pricing: What to Expect Per Kilometre

GeraRide Delivery pricing is distance-based with a base fee covering the first 3km, then a per-kilometre rate for additional distance. Rates are set in local currency for each market. In most GeraRide cities, a 10km delivery costs between 3–8 USD equivalent in local currency — significantly less than dedicated courier services for single items. Exact pricing is displayed before you confirm each delivery.

What You Can Send

GeraRide Delivery handles packages that fit safely in a standard passenger vehicle. This covers:

Small retail goods — clothing, electronics, accessories, gifts
Documents and contracts
Food orders (unsponsored, for businesses without a GeraEats partnership)
Pharmacy items and medical supplies
Hardware and spare parts

For heavy or oversized items, the app will indicate when a van or larger vehicle is required.

Proof of Delivery

Every delivery generates a digital proof of delivery: timestamp, GPS coordinates, and optionally a photo or recipient signature. This is available in your account history and can be sent to your customer automatically. For businesses handling high-value goods, proof of delivery eliminates disputes about whether and when items arrived.

Integrating Delivery into Your Workflow

High-volume senders can access the GeraRide API to integrate delivery booking directly into their order management systems. When an order is marked as ready for dispatch, a GeraRide pickup is triggered automatically. For businesses without technical capacity, the app handles everything manually in under two minutes per order.

See how GeraRide works across markets, or contact us about volume delivery arrangements for your business.