How much does a motorcycle courier earn?

Question

I want to know how much a motorcycle corrier earns in London..

Not over doing it, just normal hours.

Please state the weekly earnings (roughly) after or before tax.

Plus, what paper work do i need?

Are there short term jobs, too? Like just summer jobs etc.

Is it a good way to earning good money?

Thanks..

Answer 1

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Answer 2

well it depends innit...

how much knowledge you have, what cc bike you use.

if you don't mind living on a bike then yes it is a good way to earn good money. £500-£600 a week, well that is what my friend earns, but i have been told that if you work harder, you can take £700-£800, before tax, petrol, parking tickets, bus lanes, wear n tear on your bike and most importantly if a blackcabbie doesn't knock you of your bike....

got to watch out for them !!! they simply do not give a sh*t!!!

Answer 3

Most motorcycle couriers  need to have there own motorcycle,  you have to declare to your insurance that your using it for courier work- whihc will send your premium through the roof.

Some courier services provide motorcycles- which is better in one sence as your not knackering in your own bike. Some charge you for use of thier radio equipement some ask for a deposite that you get back.

If with your own bike, then youll need to fit   at least a topbox, possibly panniers- although top box is better for filtering.. So may need to add a few creature comforts like heated grips, handlebar muffs and a fairing/ screen to  take the wind off you.

Couriers can be paid by the mile, per drop or rarely  the day.

I worked for a courier service and was paid for the drop/ delievery i did.I did it as a summer job in another country and i quit as i didnt make enough to cover my expenses- in part it was due to the lack of runs and  that the place was only used ot vans n cars- not motorcycles.

Sometimes you can make more money doing longer runs, not just city work.

You need to be registered as self employed, a full licence to ride the bike of a minium of 500cc, insurance that covers you for using your bike for courier work. You may decide to register your bike as part of your  buisness and  you need to  keep reciepts for everything you buy ( fuel, parts etc that relate to your job) during your working hours, as youll  put it in with your claim for tax back.

I dont know all the ins n outs for  paying your tax, as i id it abroad. But i  had to fill in my tax forms and include the reciepts for all i bought. But my mate who worked as a courier full time years ago in UK had someone  sort his tax claims  for him.

Personally i dont think its a good way to make money, its high risk, high stress, all weather riding and you may not  break even , let alone make money. I did it  as an expierence and i found that my courier service  kept me waiting alot and i was constantly on the phone calling for  the next job- which looking back i should have got a  buisness mobile to claim my calls  in my tax too.

It seems like alot £500, but when you work out all your running expenses its not alot.  i.e you have a punture and need the tyre replaced , the tyre may cost £70 and upwards and so on.

Also your bike, you need something that is  going to  stand up to the abuse and yet fairy cheap to repair. But when it comes to  tyres, oil and brakes- thats where the money gets spent. If you have cheap tyres then you may find yourself falling off alot. Same with cheap brakes, quality brakes are important for  London work. Cheap engine oil isnt a good investment- unless your plan is to run the bike into the ground and replace it- or get a newer identical one and keep your old one as a  parts bike.