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# On-Demand Delivery Platforms
'ParcelPal' Crowdsources Couriers to Deliver in One Hour or Less

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-13 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcelpal
References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/parcelpal) & [try.parcelpal](http://try.parcelpal.com/beta-van/)

'ParcelPal' is a new delivery service that provides residents of Vancouver with access to local restaurants, retailers and liquor stores to have things delivered to their location in one hour or less. Working on a crowdsource model, 'ParcelPal' sends out the request from a customer to potential couriers in order to see who's available to make the delivery. This makes it possible for [quick deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappy-shopper-and-stuart) to actually be quick and for couriers to pick up tasks whenever they have some free time to do so.

The 'ParcelPal' delivery service comes as a versatile new solution to getting consumers connected to the [retailers and restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grubhub-multistore-ordering) they want without having to worry if they offer delivery or not. The service streamlines capabilities and further enhances the market with options for busy consumers.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 47% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **On-demand Delivery Platforms:** 'ParcelPal' is innovating the on-demand delivery industry by providing residents of Vancouver with access to local restaurants, retailers, and liquor stores in one hour or less.
- **Crowdsourced Couriers:** 'ParcelPal' disrupts the traditional courier model by utilizing a crowdsource approach to connect customers with available couriers for quick and efficient deliveries in Vancouver.
- **Streamlined Delivery Service:** 'ParcelPal' offers a streamlined delivery service that enhances the market by providing convenient options for busy consumers in Vancouver.

### Where This Applies

- **Delivery and Logistics:** 'ParcelPal' is revolutionizing the delivery and logistics industry by offering a fast and efficient on-demand delivery platform in Vancouver.
- **Retail and Restaurants:** 'ParcelPal' introduces a game-changing solution for retail and restaurant industries by enabling them to offer delivery services without investing in their own infrastructure.
- **Crowdsourcing Platforms:** 'ParcelPal's innovative crowdsource model creates new opportunities in the crowdsourcing industry by providing a platform for individuals to earn money by delivering goods in their free time.

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