Just Eat

Just Eat is a global food delivery marketplace that connects millions of customers with local restaurants. While it started as a listing service, it now operates its own delivery network ("Scoober") in many cities, employing couriers directly to deliver food. It merged with Takeaway.com to become one of the largest food delivery companies in the world.

Couriers can work as independent contractors (in some regions) or as employees with hourly pay and benefits (in the UK and Europe). This hybrid model offers options for those seeking stability vs flexibility. It is a legitimate household name in the UK and Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. specific hourly pay?

For employed couriers (Scoober model), Just Eat pays a fixed hourly wage regardless of how many orders you deliver. This guarantees income even during slow periods, unlike the per-drop model of competitors.

2. Do they provide vehicles?

In many hub-based cities, Just Eat provides branded e-bikes and mopeds for their employed couriers to use. Independent contractors typically use their own vehicles.

3. Is it flexible?

Employed couriers usually work on shift schedules that are agreed upon in advance, offering less flexibility than UberEats but more stability. Independent courier models offer standard "log on anytime" flexibility.

4. specific insurance?

Just Eat generally provides insurance for its employed couriers. Independent contractors usually need to provide their own commercial food delivery insurance (Hire & Reward) to be eligible to drive.

5. Where is it available?

Just Eat operates in the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and many other countries under various local brands (like Lieferando in Germany). It is a dominant force in the European market.