Evri are considering ‘rolling’ out a new idea for couirer deliveries which they will claim is a new eco friendly solution to help reduce delivery emmisions but couriers fear this will inevitability end up as a cost cutting exercise to further reduce the courier pay rates for the sole benefit of increasing Evri profits.
We bring you… The Evri Blade Runners.
Evri Courier skating to his next postable delivery.
An Evri Courier who wishes to remain anonymous for fear of retribution told us..
They (Evri) have been cutting our parcel rates recently. One of my mates was told her parcel rates would be dropping by 60% because she was earning too much above the NMW (National Minimum Wage). Other couriers at our depot who challenged their rate cuts were told that other couriers will deliver at these rates so you can either accept the new rates or find work elsewhere. It’s absolutely shocking. Now they’re considering this ridiculous idea and we’re just expected to roll with it?
Another courier told us..
These roller skates would just be another excuse for the company to reduce our pay. They’ll tell us we’re using less fuel delivering so we should be paid less. I would love to know how Evri expect us to deliver our incorrecly banded packets that weigh 15kg while wearing these? Have they wheely thought this through?
We’re reliably informed this is just an April Fools prank by Evri but with courier morale at rock bottom due to the recent pay cuts coupled with uncertainty going forward caused by the recent talk of Yodel going into administration and then the subsequent takeover of Yodel by Shift, added to the fact Advent are looking to sell their 75% stake of Evri, this little joke isn’t going down well with the couriers one little bit.
Source: courierforum.uk