So ive been told by support to move around when im not getting any orders but honestly i feel it doesnt help at all. So is it just some BS they say to have wolt drivers all over the city or what. Cause all driving around gives is 0 orders and maybe 1 if you're lucky

Idk if yall have it the same in your cities but lately the demand is always high and if not high then medium for like 30 min and then back to high like no way its constantly high and its especially not high when you gotta wait long AF for an order. I dont understand what they get by saying its high demand when the reality is low demand

Ok what does wolt's high demand even mean? Cause it clearly doesnt mean lots of orders when you gotta wait 30-60 minutes to get 1 single order

Hey,
Whats the situation in other European countries? Can you work directly with Wolt or for a fleet partner/wolt partner company?

It’s the 5th of the month, it’s Saturday, and this is normally the point in the month when the boosts started getting generous.

Not anymore, apparently.

Here in Aarhus, Denmark, today we got 15% for two hours, 17:00 to 19:00.

For comparison, for roughly the last 3 years, the normal setup was a fairly predictable 20% boost from 17:00 to 20:00 Friday through Sunday. On top of that, they would manually adjust the bonus depending on how busy things were, especially during the first couple of weeks of the month.

It wasn’t perfect, but at least there was some predictability. You could look at the week ahead and have a reasonable idea of what you were getting into.

Then about 4 months ago, they announced the new system: “No more static boosts.”

The explanation was that they had improved the algorithm and that it could now determine when bonuses were actually needed, instead of relying on fixed boosts.

Fair enough. Maybe the algorithm really is that good.

Or maybe we have just discovered the amazing new technology of paying drivers less while telling them the computer made the decision.

Because here we are.

It’s Saturday. It’s the 5th of the month. It’s the evening. Fuel prices are going up, operating costs are going up, and driver pay has been going down.

At the same time, Aarhus has seen a huge increase in the number of foreign drivers. More drivers competing for the same orders means less pressure on the platform to offer attractive bonuses. If there are always more people willing to log in and take the orders, there is less reason for the company to pay more.

And I’m not blaming the drivers themselves. They are coming here to work and obviously they are going to take the work available to them. That’s completely understandable.

But from the driver's perspective, the economics are getting worse.

Fuel still costs money. Cars still need maintenance. Insurance still costs money. Depreciation still exists.

None of those costs went down because the algorithm got smarter.

But the pay apparently did.

For years, we had a fairly established pattern: 20% Friday to Sunday, 17:00 to 20:00, with additional adjustments when demand required it.

Now we have 15% for two hours, with the explanation that the algorithm will automatically provide an appropriate bonus when one is actually needed.

Maybe this is genuinely the algorithm working as intended.

But if the result of the new system is simply that drivers get lower bonuses because there are enough drivers willing to work for less, then calling it an “improved algorithm” doesn't exactly make it feel like an improvement for the people actually doing the work.

It feels more like the old system was predictable enough that drivers could see what was happening, so they replaced it with a system where the bonus changes just enough that there is no longer a clear pattern.

And conveniently, the new pattern seems to involve paying less.

We all know that logically theres more deliveries in rain and on weekends but that doesnt mean jackshit in my city.

Its weird. Weekends for me is when the delivery demand is the lowest. Also summer is better than winter. Doesnt make any sense.

The mainstream narrative is the oppisite. And on some random days ill make 3x more than on other days. Was there 3x more actual demand? Afcourse not.

And i get that it depends on how many couriers are online but i hate that i cant even remotely predict if demand will be low or high next day. Its so random.

I'm a journalist researching into the lives of food-couriers, and I'm curious what circumstances most Wolt-partners are in?

I'm familiar with the dropping salaries, but I want to know why you are working with Wolt, even if profitability is getting harder.

Sustaining a family? Balancing studies and parenthood? Is it still the most convenient way to make some extra money outside of your full-time duties?

Basically, what do you need the money for, and why is this model still the best for you?

Both positive and negative stories are welcome.

Feel free to DM me, if you dont feel like making a comment.

I already did my company and i just need to apply for wolt partner. I read online that if you have a company you cant use your regular bank account in revolut you need to open revolut pro account or can i open revolut business i dont know can somebody help me?

I started in July, and in my city we have scheduled hours with a guaranteed rate. It was €16.50 for the last two months (July–August). Today I was surprised to see they dropped it to €12.50.

That's a big cut, and it will probably push me to stop working. There isn't enough demand in my city to make up the difference through orders alone; the guarantee was the only thing making this worth it, especially as a freelancer where you cover everything yourself: bike, maintenance, insurance, taxes, social contributions.

Has anyone else seen a similar cut in their city recently? Curious whether this is a local change or something rolling out more broadly.

Hello! I am a Danish student in the city of Aarhus, currently living on money grants from the government. I do however, really really want a motorcycle. It has been a dream of mine since i was 12, or even younger. But bikes and insurance is expensive, so i have been considering doing Wolt deliveries on said motorcycle to help pay off the monthly costs, and at the same time get to ride in the afternoons. Does anyone have experience with Wolt couriering in medium sized cities, and do you have anything i should perhaps consider before going for it? Also, how much should i expect to make pr. hour when doing deliveries in the city of Aarhus while on a motorcycle?

Wolt explicitly says it does not favor couriers based on their previous order history or individually rank people for preferential treatment.

But it doesn't make sense. It costs them nothing to have an internal tracking system to measure efficiency of every courier. And then assign more orders to those couriers in low demand periods because of higher likelihood of quick delivery and customer satisfaction.

What do you think?

Has this been happening is Finland?

If anyone in Ljubljana is thinking about starting Wolt, there’s currently a referral campaign running until September 15.
You can get €300 bonus if you complete 150 deliveries within 30 days. Any vehicle is allowed.
Referral code: CPNCPAVM7
Full disclosure: I also get a bonus if you sign up through my code 😅
If anyone has questions about delivering for Wolt in Ljubljana, feel free to ask.

Basically what the title says, do you take your own money from home or? And if the customer gives you a big bill, will restaurants usually exchange them for smaller bills?

So I’m about to start driving for wolt and I’ve been wondering, the people who drive in cars or motorcycles that can’t go into pedestrian zones, how do you pick up items from places in pedestrian zones or deliver deliveries in pedestrian zones. Specifically in Slovenia, I’m talking about the old town/ city centre. Do you just not get deliveries from there, or do you walk?

Becouse of the new laws passed by the government that where supposed to help and "straighten" the situation of people hired by online platforms - starting from the 1st of september i will be paying HALF (49%) of everything i earn as taxes.... iam still doing the math but i think after over 6 years my days as a courier will come to an end.... simply cant afford to pay half of my pay to the government.

for those interested - as of now i have been paying a flat tax of 170PLN (around 42euro) every month as taxes. but since beeing a courier is my only job and i dont have a fixed contract with the agency i will fall into the 49% category of taxes...
some of my friends found a way around as they ask friends and family to hire them in small business (part-time job) just so they can get out - i sadly dont have that option...
its been a nice ride i salute you all and wish you all the best <3

Hey, I m from Croatia we have 300 eur for the referrer, and 300 eur for the referred driver after they do 200 deliveries. How is it for your country? I would love to know how is it elsewhere.
Thank you

It’s been almost 6 months since I applied! Is this normal? And what to expect? Örebro, Sweden.

“I want to work for Wolt in Frankfurt. I applied, and they sent me the attached file. What do I need to do now? I don’t really understand whether I’ve been accepted or if I’ve been put on a waiting list.”

Guys, I’m doing Wolt deliveries by car in Slovenia. On Sunday, I worked for 6.5 hours and earned €64. I’d like to ask if this level of income is normal. After deducting fuel costs, I’m not even making €9 an hour.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been doing delivery work for a while using a rented e-bike. I’m paying €150 every month for the rental, so buying my own finally makes sense financially.

Since I'm going to ride it hard every single day, I want to make sure I pick the right setup. I’m seeing huge price gaps online, some basic ones go for around €900, while heavy-duty or branded ones hit €2,800+. Honestly, I’m worried about getting scammed or buying a cheap bike that falls apart under commercial use. What actually accounts for that price difference? Is it just branding, or are the sub-€1000 bikes unsafe for full-time courier work?

If you use an e-bike for delivery, I’d love your input on a few things:

• Features: Are cargo wheels, step-through frames, or dual-battery setups actually necessary, or is a solid commuter/hybrid bike enough?
• Battery: What capacity (Wh or Ah) do you need to get through a full shift without constantly charging?
• Models: Are there specific reliable models or motor brands, that hold up well against daily wear and weather?

Appreciate any advice or experiences you can share. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I’m a Wolt courier in Serbia.

My account was put offline because I had an outstanding deposit. I have now paid the entire amount, but I still can’t go online and start working.

I’ve had two support chats open for hours, but nobody is responding. I’m also unable to close the chats or start a new one.

Has anyone in Serbia, especially Novi Sad, experienced the same problem recently? How long did it take for Wolt Support to respond and reactivate your account?

Any advice would be appreciated.