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Deliveroo Launches Free Childcare and Educational Courses For Riders

By Nithya Bose in Business News, posted March 18, 2024

Deliveroo is offering its riders free childcare and access to various educational courses.

In collaboration with the childcare app Bubble, the delivery giant aims to provide 15 hours of free childcare to 1,000 riders.

It will enhance the flexibility of Deliveroo’s work model.

The company said a recent survey of its riders in the UK and Ireland found that most with caring responsibilities would benefit from childcare support.

Bubble CEO Ari Last said: “We’re really proud to be working with Deliveroo on this partnership which recognises the vital importance of care to a large proportion of riders.

“We are thrilled to help riders be better able to work flexibly and efficiently; plus we know the benefits of offering this type of support has a hugely positive impact on wellbeing and fulfilment.”

Deliveroo has joined forces with Lynx Educate to offer riders educational courses, from business management and coding to project management and photography.

"This is a positive step and there is a lot more work to do”

Camilla Kater of Deliveroo said: “We’re committed to investing in our riders’ development, welfare, and future, and the flexible work we offer is often a stepping stone to progress in other careers, or a way to juggle earning with caring responsibilities.

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“The new free childcare offering not only gives parents more flexibility and opportunity to ride when they want, but means they can use the time in their busy lives to develop through our expanded education and skills programme.

“Alongside this platform, these new initiatives provide our riders with a unique opportunity to think about the future, upskill, and broaden their learning.”

Tom Warnett of the GMB union, said: “GMB and our courier representatives are working hard to ensure the on-demand food delivery sector is well paid, safe and provides long-term career opportunities.

“GMB welcomes this initiative as something we know is very important to riders. This is a positive step and there is a lot more work to do.”

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