The Otto blog

Guides for London delivery riders

Honest, UK-accurate guides on insurance, ULEZ, choosing a bike, costs and getting started — written by the team that runs the workshop.

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Electric moped insurance for delivery in London: the complete guide

Hire-and-reward cover, what it costs, and why standard insurance won’t do for food delivery.

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The best electric moped for delivery in London (2026)

Askoll vs VMoto vs NIU — which delivery e-moped fits your shifts, zones and licence.

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ULEZ and the congestion charge for delivery riders in London

What you pay (and don’t) on petrol vs electric — and how much an electric bike saves.

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How to become a Deliveroo rider in London

From sign-up to your first delivery — documents, licence, vehicle and timing.

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Askoll eSPro 70: real-world delivery performance

Range, battery swaps and handling — how Otto’s most popular moped holds up on shift.

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Renting vs buying a delivery moped in London: which is cheaper?

The honest maths on insurance, servicing, ULEZ and depreciation — plus rent-to-buy.

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Why Otto is London delivery riders’ first choice

All-inclusive pricing, real humans, and the support that keeps you earning.

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Earn more, worry less: getting the most from delivery riding

Right bike, right zones, multi-apping and zero downtime — the practical playbook.

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The right delivery fleet: the impact on your business

For operators: branding, ESG, predictable costs and why renting beats owning.

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Delivery platforms London couriers should know

Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Just Eat, Stuart, Relay — and how one bike (and one insurance) covers them all.

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