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Recently, we have witnessed a shift towards smaller, sustainable delivery vehicles. Transitioning to green vehicles allows an opportunity to make an impact in reducing carbon emissions in cities. Councils across London are opting to replace their diesel vans with electric cargo bikes, supporting their mission to create a cleaner, greener, healthier future.

At Ryde, we have been steadily ramping up our micro hub offerings with several exciting clients. We provide them with local, rapid, and flexible delivery options for high-density, urban areas. Our fleet of leading-class, fully electric cargo bikes is at the heart of this project. These have allowed us to deliver extremely high volumes, often last minute, and with an environmentally friendly focus running through the centre of the operation. A recent trial with a national partner has provided essential data and excellent results.

British inflation surged in April this year to its highest annual rate since 1982. At Ryde, we think it is important for us as a 'rider first' business to think creatively about how we support our workforce. We've continued to build on the range of offerings to ease the pressure on their day-to-day living, and I've discussed a few of our measures in this article.

54% of gig workers across multiple industries don't have access to employer-provided benefits such as medical insurance or paid leave. With many workers switching to a more flexible work-life via gig work, it's time to re-think the benefits and safety net systems available to contractual workers.

The fast growing delivery logistics company brings cost-effective, sustainable, and rapid delivery options to restaurants and retailers in Manchester.

It is thought that within urban areas, 51 per cent of all motorised trips to deliver goods could be moved onto cargo bikes. This would have a monumental impact on the future of hyper-local delivery and it is something that we at Ryde are strongly behind as we build out both our own cargo bike fleet and ongoing partnerships with some of the leading companies in the space.

Here at Ryde, we want to share our story with you and why we started Ryde in the first place. We realised that there were some significant issues in the industry. We knew right away that we wanted to become a company that did things differently. A company that puts riders first.

In a whirlwind two years quick commerce (QCommerce) has exploded into the grocery world with a host of highly funded start-ups racing to secure market share in the lucrative space. How do you ensure your workforce can help you keep your rapid delivery promise?

Micro-fulfillment is a rapidly spreading concept that’s allowing local businesses to compete with the big guys by enabling them to offer fast delivery that doesn’t break the bank. Ryde is one partner that makes it possible.

Last-mile delivery demand is exploding, and Ryde’s flexible fleet enables companies to meet business goals and follow emerging marketplace expectations - reliable, fast, hyper-local - we empower small businesses and foster strong client partnerships to get goods on the road and into customers’ hands.

On the 9th of December, the European Commission formally proposed legislation that is intended to result in sweeping changes for the gig-economy and in particular the last-mile delivery sector.The hope is that these changes will improve the status of millions of workers. It is anticipated that despite Brexit, this legislation will have a significant impact on the UK.

Every other month we will sit down and talk to a different exceptional rider about their experiences on the road, likes and dislikes, and any insights they might have along the way. It's a chance to get to know who exactly it is that makes Ryde, Ryde.

By 2025, nearly a third of all online orders will be fulfilled by stores--a statistic that may seem easy to dismiss at first glance, but one that becomes increasingly more impactful as you dive deeper into the ship-from-store concept.

With the paradigm shift in delivery standards seemingly unabated, your business needs a reliable delivery service to satisfy customer deliveries with minimal delay.

Today, Ryde announces its partnership with Collective Benefits, a platform that allows companies to provide sick and injury pay; mental health support; and savings for independent workers. This partnership unlocks a variety of privileges and benefits for riders.

Ryde was born when our team pivoted our hospitality SaaS platform into last-mile. It was a Covid driven change but serendipitously we realised there was a huge amount of commonality in the problem set and industry challenges. We initially launched with our on demand and scheduled courier services.

Every other month we will sit down and talk to a different exceptional rider about their experiences on the road, likes and dislikes, and any insights they might have along the way. It's a chance to get to know who exactly it is that makes Ryde, Ryde.

In a whirlwind two years quick commerce has exploded into the grocery world with a host of highly funded start-ups racing to secure market share in the lucrative space. ‍How do you ensure your workforce can help you keep your rapid delivery promise.

With the days getting shorter, the temperatures getting lower and the harsh weather starting to roll in, we thought we’d take this opportunity to share our recommended gear to keep you comfortable and, most importantly, safe out there on the road!

There has been much conjecture in the recent past about whether gig economy workers should be classified as temporary workers or as independent contractors. There has been much conjecture in the recent past about whether gig economy workers should be classified as temporary workers (also known as Limb B Workers or temporary employees) or as independent contractors.

Every organisation plays a role in meeting the UK's net-zero target, but your changes should be inspired by far more than legislation.

This boom in the grocery and food delivery industries, however, has left many wondering which industries will be the next to see an increased demand for hyper-localisation.

Ryde, formerly Ryders, a SaaS platform for last-mile delivery, has raised £2.5m to continue to expand its vision as the world's first fully-integrated delivery management system.

Customers are turning to delivery for all categories of products, and businesses rely on delivery riders to meet these needs.

Ryde expands national footprint as demand surges for rider-first, last-mile delivery services.

Among many things the last year has taught us, one of the more powerful is that tough times reveal the truth.

Business owners and vendors are now understanding the value of the gig economy, especially during the pandemic.

Ryde joins forces with Zapiet to provide exclusive national same-day delivery for Shopify merchants.

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In the past few years, The City of London has invested heavily in making its transport cleaner, healthier, safer, and more efficient.

From a flat tire to a broken chain, it can leave you stranded for hours. Unless you know where all the bike repair shops are in East London.

A decade ago, zero-emission deliveries in major cities around the world did not exist. With the exception of bicycle couriers...

Who we are, why we're here, and how we are changing the on-demand delivery space.