Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Introduce a government-mandated minimum delivery fee for couriers
Closed
85 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe delivery workers are often paid unfairly low fees. We urge the Government to introduce a mandatory minimum delivery fee:
• £4.50 per delivery for motorbikes/scooters.
• £4.00 per delivery for bicycles.
We believe no worker should earn less than this for each job
• £4.50 per delivery for motorbikes/scooters.
• £4.00 per delivery for bicycles.
We believe no worker should earn less than this for each job
Many delivery workers are classified as self-employed, and we believe they have little protection against pay changes. We are concerned that without legal standards, platforms can cut fees at will, leaving couriers struggling with various costs. We believe this proposal could:
•Protect workers from exploitation.
•Ensure delivery work remains a viable source of income.
•Support safer, more sustainable working conditions in the gig economy.
•Protect workers from exploitation.
•Ensure delivery work remains a viable source of income.
•Support safer, more sustainable working conditions in the gig economy.
Timeline
| 10 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
85
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
10 Oct 2025
Closed
10 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.