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Go People

On-demand courier delivery in Australia

Go People delivery for Shopify

Offer delivery across Australia without hiring drivers. Customers pick a time and see Go People's real price, set for flowers, cakes and more.

Rated 5.0 on the Shopify App Store7,000+ Shopify stores in 60+ countries

  • Live delivery pricingPriced by package type at checkout.
  • Scheduled deliveryCustomers choose a delivery date and time.
  • Made for local shopsPackage types for flowers, cakes and donuts.

How does Go People delivery work?

Go People delivery for Shopify is Bird Pickup & Delivery's connection to Go People, an on-demand courier network in Australia. Your customers book a delivery date and time and see Go People's live price at checkout. When you mark the order Dispatched in Bird, it goes to Go People with the right package type.

  1. 1

    Your customer books

    They pick a delivery date and time in your store and see Go People's price for their address.

  2. 2

    You mark it Dispatched

    When the order is ready, mark it Dispatched in Bird. That's what calls Go People, so nothing goes out early.

  3. 3

    Go People delivers

    Go People collects it as the package type you picked, such as flowers or cake, and delivers it to your customer.

Go People quick facts
Where it deliversAustralia
Price at checkoutGo People's live price for the address
When the order goes outWhen you mark it Dispatched in Bird, not when it's placed
Who pays the courierYou, through your own Go People account

It works with Bird's last-mile delivery and delivery time slots. Read the Go People setup guide

Example. Real prices come from Go People.

What can you do with Go People and Bird?

Free delivery once the cart is big enough

Above an order value you choose, you cover Go People's fee, not your customer.

Charge for careful packing

Add a handling fee to Go People's price for cakes and flowers that take extra care.

Package types for what you sell

Flowers under 50 cm tall, cakes, donuts, groceries, medicine and standard parcels.

Heavier orders, bigger package

Set weight rules, so a heavy order goes out as the right package type.

Ready before the driver is

Go People is booked when you mark the order Dispatched, so cakes are boxed first.

Track every package

Go People's tracking link is stored on the order and can go out in Shopify's email.

How do shops use Go People with Bird?

It works for any kind of shop. Here are a few ways merchants use it.

Which other couriers work with Bird?

Not in Go People's area? Each shop uses one courier, so pick the one that covers yours.

CourierWhere it deliversLive price at checkout
Uber DirectUS, Canada, UK, France, Australia, New ZealandYes
StuartUK, France, PolandYes
TrexityUS, CanadaYes
JitsuUSYes
UniHopUS, parts of CanadaNo, you set the rate
EvaCanadaYes
GophrUKYes
Go People (this page)AustraliaYes

Run your own drivers instead? See Detrack and Shipday.

What do merchants ask about Go People?

Where does Go People deliver?

Go People delivers in Australia. Bird only sends Go People orders from your shops in those countries.

Can my customers see the Go People price at checkout?

Yes. Bird asks Go People what each delivery costs while your customer is checking out, so they pay the real price for their address.

Which Shopify plan do I need to show the live Go People price?

Your Shopify plan needs carrier-calculated shipping, the Shopify feature that shows a live price at checkout. Advanced and Plus include it, Grow can add it for a monthly fee, and Basic and Starter don't have it.

When does an order go to Go People?

When you mark it Dispatched in Bird. Placing the order doesn't send it, so you choose when the courier is called.

Can I use Go People for only some of my shops?

Yes. Tick the shops you want it for. Each shop uses one courier at a time.

What happens if I cancel an order sent to Go People?

Cancel a dispatched order in Shopify and Bird cancels the Go People delivery too.

Can Go People deliver flowers and cakes?

Yes. Go People has package types for flowers (under 50 cm tall), cakes and donuts, as well as groceries, medicine and standard parcels.

How much does it cost to use Go People with Bird?

Go People bills you for its deliveries. Bird comes with a 14-day free trial, and the pricing page shows what each plan includes.

Ready to deliver with Go People?

Try Bird free for 14 days. The pricing page shows what each plan includes.

What else helps you run local delivery?