Do you need special or extra insurance in order to be a courier?

Answered 31 March 2019

Yes you should check with your car insurance company as you are directly using your vehicle for work and need adequate coverage for 

Answered 5 March 2019

Here's an article I found about getting the right insurance coverage. https://erb-erb.com/blog/commercial/drive-for-skip-the-dishes-dont-skip-the-insurance/
From my understanding, it looks like you're safe *as long as* you get the right insurance.

Answered 1 November 2018 - Courier Driver (Current employee) - Mississauga, ON

No, they don’t cover you for anything so everything is at your own risk

Answered 27 August 2018 - Alberta (Driver) (Former employee) - Edmonton, AB

No. They accept anyone even those with a more shadier background.

Answered 27 February 2018 - Courier (Current employee) - Lethbridge, AB

Yes, but if you are lucky it can only be an extra $15 a month.

Answered 16 September 2017 - Delivery Driver (Former employee) - Burnaby, BC

Yes, check your provincial/state insurance requirements as you are using your vehicle for work

Answered 12 September 2017 - Food Delivery Driver (Former employee) - Vancouver, BC

Yes you should check with your car insurance company as you are directly using your vehicle for work and need adequate coverage for this.