By The Way
Same-day, across Melbourne

Get things picked up by people already driving past.

Send something, fetch something, or earn on the drives you already make.

Three ways to use it

One app for people sending, fetching and driving.

How it works

No vans, no depots. Just a five-minute detour.

  1. 1
    Say what and whereA photo and two addresses. About a minute.
  2. 2
    Someone passing offersPeople whose route passes both ends name a price. You pick.
  3. 3
    Hand over with a codePaid only when the code is read out at the drop.

Not a courier. Not a rideshare.

CourierA van leaves a depot just for your job.

RideshareA driver leaves their route to come to you.

By The WayYour item joins a trip that’s already happening.

For drivers

Going that way anyway? Get paid for it.

Save the drives you already make. Jobs that fit them come to you.

You set the detour5, 10 or 15 minutes. Nothing further.
You name the priceWe suggest a range. You keep all of it.
Say no to anythingDecline any item at pickup, no reason needed.
Eyes on the roadJob alerts wait until you’ve parked.
This week, on your way home $86 4 jobs · 22 minutes of detours
Melbourne → RomeWed 7 Oct · 7 kg spare
Hand-painted bowl for Zia LuciaBought new in Fitzroy · $89$35 reward
$35
Bought new, receipt keptNo food or medicinePaid at handover
Flying somewhere?

Your spare kilos can bring something to someone’s family.

Post your flight. Bring something new from here, for a reward you set.

Safety

Nobody carries a mystery box.

Every job is traceable to a real person, and every carrier can say no.

ID checked, both sidesEveryone verifies ID and a bank account first.

Nothing sealedEvery item is seen and photographed at pickup.

Carriers can say noAny item can be refused at pickup, no questions.

Paid at handoverMoney moves only when the code is read out.

Run a trade counter?Offer same-day delivery to site without buying a van.Same-day delivery to site, no van.

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