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Bike delivery
Deliver meals or parcels by bike in cities, on hours you choose.
How to get started
- Check that delivery platforms operate in your city.
- Get a bike in good condition, a strong lock and lights.
- Choose your time slots: lunchtime and evenings are the busiest.
- Keep track of your income and costs.
Skills needed
- Good physical condition
Tools and equipment needed
- Bike
- Smartphone
Good tips
- An electric bike makes long days less tiring.
Watch out for
- Wear a helmet and high-visibility clothing, especially at night and in the rain.
Rules to know
France
Delivery riders generally work as micro-entrepreneurs.
Belgium
Depending on the platform, riders work under the régime des revenus complémentaires or with self-employed status.
Rules to know in the guide
Simplified summary: check the official websites before you start.
How much it pays
Indicative amount, varies with region, experience and demand. Before tax and social contributions.
France
Estimate From €19 per hour of activity (guaranteed income)
Minimum income guaranteed by platforms since 17 September 2026, per hour of activity (not per hour logged in).
Indicative example: about €820 per month for 10 h per week.
Source: Service-Public.fr: increase in delivery riders' minimum pay · Checked on 24 Oct 2026
Belgium
Estimate not available
No reliable source found yet: we prefer not to give a figure.
Where to find opportunities and information
- autoentrepreneur.urssaf.fr (France)
French micro-business registration. - SPF Finances (Belgium)
Belgian tax administration. - INASTI (Belgium)
Belgian self-employed status.