Since stuff2send.com launched, we have had a few people contacting us in regard to where they stand, as an individual, about taking some reward for delivering a package for someone.
The short answer is, as long as you do it in a not-for-profit basis, and any payment is a contribution to your fuel costs, you are ok.
We have taken our advice and lead from the ABI (Association British Insurers) guidance for car / liftsharing, which states that car-sharing won’t affect the insurance of their members so long as a profit isn’t made:
“Giving Lifts – All ABI motor insurers have agreed that if your passengers contribute towards your running costs your insurance cover will not be affected, as long as lifts are given in a vehicle seating eight passengers or less. This agreement does not apply if you make a profit from payments received or if carrying passengers is your business.” (Source: ABI website, 2005)
Drivers with any concerns should check with their insurance company as terms and conditions may vary between insurance providers over time.
Carrying an inert parcel will logically be a lower insurance risk than a person! On the site, for individuals, in both the T&C and FAQ’s we make it clear that any individual taking a payment for delivering a parcel, should do so on a not-for-profit basis, and any payments should be a contribution to fuel costs only.
So, individuals, as long as you adhere to the above, use stuff2send.com with confidence.