In large cities, people work as couriers or taxi drivers to earn supplementary or primary income. However, those starting such a job face an important question: should they use their own transport or rent it or lease it? Before starting this activity, it is necessary to carefully analyze both options, as this decision affects initial costs, daily expenses, required documents, and overall earnings.
If you already have a bicycle, scooter, or motorcycle, you will not have to make additional upfront payments. Whereas if you do not have your own transport, companies like Swiggy offer the option to rent a motorcycle, e-bike, or bicycle through their contractors. Although such a start may seem simple, the rental fee will directly affect your income.
The main advantage of using your own motorcycle is the absence of additional rental or daily leasing costs. In the long term, this option is considered more profitable and economical. Nevertheless, it means that you must cover the costs of gasoline, daily maintenance, and technical servicing yourself. Also, having valid vehicle documents is mandatory, including the registration number (RC), driver's license, insurance policy, and PUC certificate.
There is also a rental model applicable to e-bikes or e-scooters that allows you to start working even without personal transport. Under this model, you need to pay a fixed daily or weekly rental or leasing fee. In the case of some e-bikes and e-scooters, fuel costs are excluded, and maintenance or battery upkeep costs are covered by the rental company. However, the drawback is that the fixed monthly rental amount reduces your income, which can lower the overall net profit.
Depending on the rules of various platforms, starting work in delivery or ride-sharing requires a driver's license, identification, or proof of residence, such as a voter ID or PAN card, as well as a bank account. On platforms like Swiggy, the initial registration fee is about 1500 rupees, which may vary depending on the city and is deducted from earnings in installments.
Companies such as Zepto, Rapido, Uber, and Swiggy transfer earned funds to a bank account weekly. Adhering to all traffic rules is a mandatory condition, which includes always wearing a helmet, having a valid license and insurance, and abstaining from any narcotic substances. Overall, if you already have your own motorcycle, it is recommended to start with it. But if you do not have starting capital or transport, the best strategy may be to start working on an e-bike or a rented motorcycle and then purchase your own.
In places like Delhi-NCR, there are companies, such as Bounce Daily or Zypp Electric, that partner with quick retail companies and rent out electric scooters daily. Here, the daily rental fee starts at approximately 250 rupees per day.
