On demand logistics group Lalamove said on Monday it saw orders tripling since last year due to the increased demand for its delivery services, as businesses tapped the digital forwarding company to boost their sales.
In a statement, Lalamove said the growth trend started in March 2020, when the country was placed under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), which forced businesses and individuals to adapt and tap digital solutions for their daily needs. This also boosted the demand for on demand delivery due to limited mobility.
Lalamove issued the statement on the heels of a demonstration staged by its drivers, who called on lower commission rates, the removal of the rental fee for insulated bags, and the increase of the delivery rates.
“Since the ECQ in March 2020 we’ve managed to help over a hundred thousand drivers to earn additional income by taking orders with Lalamove. During this time we’ve seen a more than 200-percent growth in orders, providing our partner drivers a vital source of income during these difficult times due to Covid-19,” the company’s statement read.
Lalamove said it offers small businesses affordable logistics solutions, which then created greater demand for more drivers on the road.
“Our affordable delivery prices have created more demand from at least hundreds of thousands of businesses which in turn has created more opportunities for our partner drivers to earn more than what they did pre-ECQ, and much more than the country’s minimum wage through the industry-standard commission rates.”
As for the insulated bags, Lalamove noted that these are “optional,” but these help ensure the “high standards of service for our customers.”
“Lalamove is committed to working hand in hand with our users and partner drivers to offer the most competitive and reliable service to support our communities. The majority of our partner drivers value the opportunities that are created by working with Lalamove and they are aligned with our values.”
Launched in the Philippines in 2017, Lalamove is an on-demand logistics company that matches drivers with customers and SME businesses to fulfill same-day deliveries. It now operates in 25 markets across Asia, Latin America, and the United States.
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