Go People Runner uses his Go People App while parked outside a drop-off location.
New brand and platform to propel crowdsourced courier startup to become the go-to people for simpler deliveries
On-demand crowdsourced delivery and courier service, Go People, has raised in excess of $2 million in two rounds of funding over the last three months, with its latest round raising a further $825,000. Go People continues to see significant interest for its services, as the company looks to capitalise on the demand for on-demand couriers and become the go-to people for simpler deliveries. Go People (formerly People Post) has also undergone a facelift, with a new brand name and revamped technology platform to match.
Wayne Wang, founder and CEO of Go People, believes the recent raise and surge in demand marks a significant turning point for the company.
“Since I started the business in 2014, I believed the courier model could be much more efficient. We went to market to change the delivery industry and disrupt legacy delivery and courier rules, resetting the benchmark of how deliveries can be made,” he said.
“The fact we’ve had two successful funding rounds, 83 per cent month on month growth and seen significant demand on our platform, with more than 10,000 deliveries being made a month, it’s clear we’re heading in the right direction. This demand shows there is hunger for more flexible and convenient services among Aussie consumers.”
Go People will be using the additional funds to help continue its growth in the domestic market, and keep competitors at bay, to become the first choice provider for simpler deliveries in Australia.
“Although we have seen a number of new entrants come to market with a similar model or other on-demand services companies looking to expand into the deliveries industry, we’re not fazed. Parcel delivery can be much more complex than other on-demand services.
That is because a Runner—our name for a courier—needs to be able to deliver parcels to multiple locations in the simplest and most efficient manner. That’s where our proprietary routing and grouping algorithms set us apart. We work out the best routes and the best locations for them travel, to make their life easier and, in turn, make them more money.”
Mr. Wang believes the rebrand will better reflect its business, as well as its Runners and Senders.
“As we look to expand into new markets both domestically and internationally, it was important our brand reflects our values and our people. We chose Go People because ultimately we’re in the business of empowering people and giving them more choice. Whether that be the choice of when and where they work or who you use, we want to make deliveries simple and easy for everyone,” said Wang.
The rebrand will also bring further capabilities to its web and app-based platform for Senders and Runners. Additionally, it’s routing and grouping algorithms have been improved further, ensuring Runners receive the best routes for bulk and on-demand jobs, fitting more deliveries into the day.
For more information visit www.gopeople.com.au
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About Go People
Go People is an on-demand crowdsourced delivery and logistics service, offering simpler deliveries for both consumers and businesses. Go People is disrupting the traditional courier model by offering single or bulk point-to-point deliveries, providing greater flexibility, transparency and choice to Senders. It’s proprietary routing and grouping algorithms ensure routes are optimised for Runners to complete jobs efficiently and on-time every time.
To date, over 11,000 Runners are on the platform delivering over 10,000 parcels to thousands of customers per month.