How to become a Deliveroo rider in London
From sign-up to your first delivery — documents, licence, vehicle and timing.
How do I become a Deliveroo rider in London?
To become a Deliveroo rider in London you register on the Deliveroo Rider app, pass the right-to-work and identity checks, and have a delivery-ready vehicle with hire-and-reward insurance. On a no-licence e-bike you can be ready within days; on a moped you also need a CBT certificate and a UK provisional/full licence. Otto Scooter is an official Deliveroo partner and rents Deliveroo-ready electric bikes and mopeds from £49/week, insurance included.
The fastest route for most new riders is a no-licence e-bike (no CBT, cycle-lane access). Reserve a bike, upload your documents, collect at the Hammersmith workshop, and start accepting orders.
Step 1 — Sign up with Deliveroo
Download the Deliveroo Rider app and register. You’ll provide ID and right-to-work documents and choose your vehicle type. Approval is usually quick once your documents check out.
Step 2 — Sort your vehicle and insurance
You need a delivery-ready vehicle with hire-and-reward insurance. The simplest option is to rent: Otto bundles the insurance, GPS, servicing and breakdown cover into one weekly price, with no deposit. As an official Deliveroo partner we run branded Deliveroo bikes and can get you road-ready fast.
Step 3 — Licence (mopeds only)
For a moped you need a CBT certificate (a one-day course, valid two years) plus a UK provisional/full licence, minimum age 17. Prefer to skip it? Choose a no-licence e-bike and you can start straight away.
Step 4 — Collect and start earning
Reserve your Otto bike online, we verify your details within 24 hours, you collect at our Hammersmith workshop (W6 0UB), and you’re ready to accept Deliveroo orders — usually within a few days of starting.