We’ve all been there.
You find the perfect vintage coffee table on Facebook Marketplace, but the seller is in London and you are in Toronto. Or maybe your daughter at Queens University forgot her winter coat, and Canada Post says it will take 4 days to get there.
Most people think Loop Rideshare is just for getting yourself from Point A to Point B. But our Package Delivery feature is the secret weapon for thousands of smart Canadians.
Here are 5 creative ways our community is using the "Empty Trunk" economy to save time and money.
5 Creative Ways to Loop It
1. The "Marketplace Miracle" (Kijiji & Facebook)
Buying second-hand is great for the planet and your wallet, until you realize you have to drive 200km to pick up a stroller.
The Loop Solution: Don't rent a truck. Ask the seller if they can hand it off to a Loop Driver. You can book a driver heading from the seller's city to yours for a fraction of a courier cost. Perfect for bikes, musical instruments, and small furniture.
2. The "Student Care Package"
Is it exam season at Waterloo or McMaster? Nothing beats a home-cooked meal from home.
The Loop Solution: Because Loop drivers travel same-day, you can actually send perishable items (like your famous lasagna) as long as they are sealed properly. It arrives fresh, not frozen-and-thawed like standard mail.
3. The "I Forgot My..." Emergency
Passport? House keys? Laptop charger? Leaving these behind can ruin a trip.
The Loop Solution: Courier companies charge "Rush Fees" that can hit $200+ for same-day service. Loop drivers are already on the highway. We have had drivers rescue vacations by running passports from Brampton to Pearson Airport in record time.
4. Small Business Restocking
Are you an Etsy seller or a small boutique owner? Sometimes you need to move inventory between your Mississauga warehouse and your Kingston pop-up shop.
The Loop Solution: Skip the complex logistics contracts. Use Loop for flexible, on-demand inventory transfers. It’s like having your own fleet, without the overhead.
5. The Eco-Friendly Move
Sending a package with a big courier often means a dedicated van driving to your house.
The Loop Solution: Loop Delivery is Carbon Neutral by design. The car is already making the trip. By filling that empty trunk space, you aren't adding a new vehicle to the road—you are making an existing trip more efficient.
⚠️ Important: What You CANNOT Send
To keep our community safe and ensure you get a 5-star rating as a sender, please remember that Loop Drivers are regular people, not hazmat specialists.
- ❌ No Hazardous Goods: Flammables, chemicals, or fireworks.
- ❌ No Illegal Items: If it’s not legal in Canada, it’s not legal in a Loop.
- ❌ No Live Animals: Please book a "Pet-Friendly" passenger ride for your furry friends.
- ❌ No Unaccompanied Valuables: We recommend not sending items worth over $1,000 without personal insurance.
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