With New York City alone home to over 60,000 delivery workers, Whizz is seizing the opportunity to innovate the electric bike rental industry. Many e-bikes available today are expensive, or do not meet regulations, so Whizz offers affordable and safe e-bikes to gig workers through its marketplace platform.
Whizz was founded in 2022 but already has notable partnerships with Grubhub and DoorDash, offering their drivers rent-to-own and subscription schemes at a discount. Whizz subscriptions also include service, maintenance and anti-theft protection, providing strong coverage for workers whose income is reliant on the quality of their vehicle.
Early funding will be channelled into expansion, as Whizz pushes to capitalise on its strong start. It does have a prominent competitor in Zoomo, a company that has already entered a partnership with Uber Eats, though it is too early to say if either business is a frontrunner to capture this growing market. Either way, things certainly look promising for Whizz's future.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle