Job as a courier / messenger?

adds sad-act to ignore

probably take me years to get over u mate

yawns

I know there have been a few threads on this matter already but I would quite like some up to date information.

I am taking a year out from university to do some serious travelling but I would quite like a job until Christmas, preferably as a bicycle courier in London.

I've applied to a few places and not heard back from and failed the geography test at CitySprint even though my London road knowledge isn't bad. Are there any smaller companies currently recruiting or bigger ones likely to take on a rookie? I'm not too worried about earning slightly less at a smaller company. Other than internet searches is there any other way I can get a job as a courier or get contacts in the industry?

Cheers,

Hugo

http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/597/got-a-question-about-being-or-becoming-a-cycle-courier-bicycle-messenger-check-for-answers-here-#Item_69

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I think it just means the admin of the website hasn't set up recaptcha with google.

For everyone's info, I think the forum is working again. If not....

^ Bill did you go to the CMWC in Toronto and San Fran? (mid 90's)

Yes, both.
http://www.cybergeo.com/courier/TorontoHEYCMWC.HTM
http://www.cybergeo.com/courier/96SFRACE.HTM

I went to the first 10 CWMCs (1993 - 2002).

Thought I remembered the name, I was with the group from Chicago with that nutter Super Dave (cargo bike racer) that dressed up in the stars and stripes.... good memories mate, glad to hear your still about.

Buffalo bill - not dead yet.

Amazing...

Thought I remembered the name, I was with the group from Chicago with that nutter Super Dave (cargo bike racer) that dressed up in the stars and stripes.... good memories mate, glad to hear your still about.

Super Dave! Remember that bag well.

Cyclone has new owners and Roni has been sacked. This won't mean much to many people but anyone who has worked there in the last 20 years will know this is akin to the fall of Ceaușescu or the overthrow of Pol Pot.

Did they tell him to get on his bike?

i bet he went out fighting

so this thread seems to have spiraled in something crazy...but I didnt want to start a new thread...seeing as this is my first post. I am a canadian with courier experience looking for a cash courier job from jan to april. I know my chances are super slim, but I figured i would get the word out.

http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/597/got-a-question-about-being-or-becoming-a-cycle-courier-bicycle-messenger-check-for-answers-here-#Item_69

Creative Couriers are looking for cargo bike riders.

020 7612 4040, ask for Rego.

Whos hiring at the min?? Ive got 2.5 years experience but havent been on circuit for over a year.

Addison Lee are taking on all kind of jokers, luckily i'm leaving in 2 weeks expect to make £300 for the first few weeks then not much more after that!

Been a while since this was discussed, but im currently jobless and hoping to pick up something casual and flexible till i get on my feet. There are quite a few new companies around. Ideas on who the best one is these days?

UberEATS if you want to log in/out whenever you want. Can work 8am-12am in most zones.

I need an envelope (A5) delivered from Chiswick to City.

Now!

Anyone here able to help...?

Used these people in the past, they were OK

http://subtlecouriers.tumblr.com