Wolt sees 27k courier applications pour in after banning shared accounts
The firm said it was surprised by the large number of applicants.
Finnish delivery app Wolt received approximately 27,000 courier applications this summer after implementing a ban on shared accounts. The company conducted a two-week recruitment process, welcoming previous applicants on waiting lists and new candidates. A Wolt spokesperson expressed surprise at the high number of applications, citing Finland's current job market and the demand for flexible work arrangements.
The recruitment was prompted by Wolt's shift in courier relationships, now requiring verified couriers with work permits to deliver. Previously, couriers could use substitutes, leading to sub-letting of positions and unfair practices. Wolt will not accommodate all applicants for courier accounts and will prevent account sharing.
The company anticipated a temporary courier shortage and proactively signed up new couriers in July. Wolt's decision is driven by upcoming laws and the need to tackle grey economy issues, expecting account holders who did not personally deliver to leave the platform after the change.
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