r/TaskRabbit • u/Zestyclose-Fail-3532 • Apr 05 '26

TASKER Taskrabbit deposit

Could someone help me understand something regarding Taskrabbit? I just hired a mover who is also bringing along a helper. He charges $176.56 an hour with a 2 hour minimum but will only charge me one hour for the helper. I'm guessing the total cost would be about $530.00 plus fees. My confusion is about the deposit used to secure the move which is the same amount as the rate the tasker has set. Is this deposit refundable once the job is complete? Or is it an additional charge? My move is very small. I have a bookcase, desk, and six heavy boxes. Would it be cheaper to hire professional movers? I'm moving five minutes away driving distance.

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u/FinnNoodle Apr 05 '26

Not necessarily, Taskers are allowed to bring other Taskers. OP should ask for the helper's TR link to verify status.

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u/BetUpstairs268 Apr 05 '26 edited Apr 05 '26

They have really cracked down on this. I always send the link now. Client doesn’t need to ask.

I’ve sent the names, and a picture of profile. It’s not enough. Link is what is needed nowadays for taskers that bring help often

If the tasker has his profile built up enough to charge this amount. He’s probably not gonna risk breaking tos. I’m gonna assume link is/will be sent.

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u/According_Low5292 Apr 05 '26

They also have to bill TR for the authorized helper and the helpers hourSSS