What are multi-drop deliveries and who are they for?

If you send multiple same-day parcels a day you could benefit from our multi-drop delivery option. To book using our multi-drop sheet (linked below) you must have at least 20 drops or pick-ups on the…

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The retailer’s shipping guide to a successful peak holiday season

"There is concern toy retailers won't be able to meet the massive increase in online orders because of courier constraints" - Gary Grant, boss of the Entertainer. In what is already an insanely busy…

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Gophr Marketplace Terms & Conditions

Updated as of      14th December 2023  Please read these terms carefully before using the Gophr Marketplace. By using the Gophr Marketplace in any way, you agree to be bound by these terms. Section…

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21st century milkmen: providing delivery services for your local community

The situation So you may have heard by now that the entire country is on lockdown. You’ve also probably read all the articles about how couriers and those working for a local delivery service are now…

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A how-to guide for bricks-and-mortar businesses pivoting to dark store delivery models

Even before the recent Government lockdown was announced we were getting a lot of enquiries around providing delivery from businesses looking to adapt to a delivery-only model, so we’ve put together…

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What it’s really like to work as a self employed courier

Updated: 21/04/21 What is a self employed courier? A self-employed courier is a person responsible for delivering parcels on behalf of customers. But there’s far more to the job than initially meets…

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Learn the first steps to building the ultimate same-day logistics management platform

Updated: 22/12/19 Our same-day logistics management platform is fundamental to everything we do at Gophr. So, we thought we’d share how we built the brains of our business. We’ll explain how our…

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How we gather valuable user insights to drive product innovation

Updated: 21/12/19 Gophr is a marketplace made up of two sides: couriers and customers: supply and demand. Startups working in the on-demand delivery sector tend to be well funded enough that they…

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Gift ideas for a security-conscious cyclist

Updated: 18/12/19 The cycling revolution is happening. Probably at a slower pace than we’d like, but it’s happening. We all want to be part of it, but there is some malfeasance out there that want to…

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Slack? Completed it. How Slack is central to how we work

Updated: 12/12/19 Slack has become central to our company culture here at Gophr. As it’s integral to our day-to-day communication, we thought we’d share some insight into how we use it. We’ll talk…

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Thoughts on the gig-economy, and its consequences for the courier industry

Updated: 9/12/19 These blogs post were written by our Founder, Seb Robert, 3 years ago and were based on his thoughts on Uber’s 2016 tribunal ruling. Please keep an eye out for updated opinion pieces…

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Parcel Sizes: Small and Large Parcel Deliveries

Updated: 29/03/21 We get a lot of questions about what Gophr courier’s vehicles can carry and what’s best for their job, so we’ve pulled this post together as a guide to help you book the right…

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Cycle couriers tackling the sorry state of the London air crisis

Updated: 3/12/19 We’re very proud to be working with two highly-innovative British Tech companies: CleanSpace and Inmarsat. Together, we're undertaking the largest air pollution research project in…

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Trying to fix a broken industry is hard; here’s what we’ve learned

Updated: 30/11/19 A few years ago I had an idea that changed the game for the courier industry. At the time I never stopped to think how this thought would lead me to quit my job to go and work in an…

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The future of couriering

Updated: 21/04/20 What does couriering mean today? Couriers have been relied upon to move parcels and letters from A to B for hundreds of years, and they’re still in as high demand today as they were…

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Interviews from the void: Saving South Bank Undercroft with Jasper Bainbridge

Updated: 25/11/19 September 2015; 12 months on from the success of the Long Live South Bank Campaign. Now that the Totally Thames festival is underway, we decided it was a good time to look into one…

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Interviews from the void: The Good Brownie Co.

Updated: 22/11/19 Everyone can appreciate the feeling when you get to eat something that’s really good. David, the co-founder of the Good Brownie company, has a distinct vision for how his brownies…

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Interviews from the void: Fullcity Cycles

Updated: 19/11/19 This is the first post in a series of interviews with some of our clients and friends. We’re aiming to highlight the triumphs and struggles of running your own business. Where…

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ALLEZ! Time well spent at the ECMC Milan

Updated: 16/11/19 The European Cycle Messenger Championships (ECMC) is an annual competition for European bicycle messengers. This year, our Co-Founder, Seb Robert, immersed himself in the largest…

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Bike manufacturing start ups that you need to know about

Updated: 13/11/19 We thought we’d share a bit about our favourite bike manufacturing startups so you know where to head when you’re looking for your next set of wheels. If you’re not thinking of…

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What I learned from going to the 23rd Cycle Messenger World Championships in Melbourne, Australia

Updated: 10/11/19 Our Founder, Seb Robert, visited the other side of the world for the love of bikes. See what he got up to at the 23rd Cycle Messenger World Championships.   Five days. Five days in…

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A London bicycle courier guide to building a fixed gear bike

Updated: 7/11/19 At Gophr HQ, we’ve always got a few couriers hanging out in the office. So, we thought we’d ask them for their tips and tricks on building an affordable bike. If you want something…

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A Day in the Life of a London Cycle Courier

What is it really like to be a cycle courier in London? If you’ve been around London, you’ll have noticed a huge number of cycle couriers on the roads. Tasked with moving parcels, food and other…

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Privacy policy

GOPHR LIMITED 11 November 2020    PRIVACY AND COOKIES POLICY Gophr Limited ("we", “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy and Cookies Policy (“Policy”)…

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Surcharges

SURCHARGES   Certain surcharges may be payable by you in addition to the carriage fees which are set out as the cost for the standard delivery of your order. When a surcharge is payable, it may…

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