Is Postmates Available in Canada?
No, Postmates is not available in Canada and never will be. In December 2020, Uber completed its acquisition of Postmates for $2.65 billion USD. By mid-2021, the Postmates app was fully merged into Uber Eats, and the Postmates brand was discontinued. If you are a Canadian driver searching for the Postmates driver app, you will not find it — the platform simply no longer exists as a standalone service anywhere, including the United States.
But here is the good news: Canada has a thriving delivery ecosystem with platforms that offer better earning potential than Postmates ever did — especially in package delivery, which many drivers find more profitable than food delivery.
Why Package Delivery Pays More Than Food Delivery
Many drivers who searched for Postmates were looking for food delivery gigs. However, experienced Canadian drivers have discovered that package delivery often outperforms food delivery in terms of hourly earnings. Here is why:
- No restaurant wait times: Food delivery drivers waste 5-15 minutes per order waiting at restaurants. Package delivery drivers pick up all parcels at once from a depot and hit the road immediately.
- Higher per-stop efficiency: Package routes typically involve 20-50+ stops in a concentrated area, meaning less driving between deliveries and more completions per hour.
- Predictable earnings: Package delivery routes pay a set rate per block or per route, so you know exactly what you will earn before you start.
- No tip dependency: Unlike food delivery where tips can make or break your earnings, package delivery pay is consistent regardless of customer generosity.
- Bulk loading advantage: You load your vehicle once and deliver all day, rather than returning to pickup locations repeatedly.
Best Package Delivery Alternatives to Postmates in Canada
If you were hoping to drive for Postmates in Canada, these package delivery platforms are your best options in 2026. Each one offers independent contractor opportunities for drivers with their own vehicles.
Amazon Flex
Amazon Flex is the most popular package delivery gig app in Canada. Drivers reserve delivery blocks (typically 3-5 hours) at Amazon delivery stations and deliver packages using their own vehicles.
- Pay: $22-$28/hour base rate, with surge pricing reaching $35+/hour during peak periods
- Vehicle: 4-door mid-size sedan or larger
- Availability: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal
- Pros: Well-known brand, reliable pay, flexible scheduling
- Cons: Blocks are competitive to grab, physically demanding with heavy packages
Amazon Flex is the closest equivalent to what Postmates offered — a gig-style app where you choose when to work. The key difference is you are delivering packages, not food. Learn more at flex.amazon.ca.
Intelcom (Dragonfly)
Intelcom, now branded as Intelcom | Dragonfly, is Amazon's primary last-mile delivery partner in Canada, covering 96% of Canadian addresses through 135 stations.
- Pay: $1.25-$1.60 per package, with typical routes of 100-160 packages earning $180-$250/day
- Vehicle: White cargo van (200+ cubic feet) required
- Availability: Nearly all Canadian cities and towns
- Pros: Highest volume and most consistent daily work in Canadian package delivery
- Cons: Requires a cargo van, physically very demanding, some drivers report payment delays
Intelcom is best for drivers who want full-time package delivery income and already own or are willing to lease a cargo van.
GoFor Delivers
GoFor is a Canadian platform headquartered in Ottawa that specializes in last-mile delivery of construction materials and building supplies. They are the delivery partner for Home Depot Canada.
- Pay: $18-$56/hour with an average of approximately $27/hour
- Vehicle: Car to cube van (requires $1 million automobile insurance)
- Availability: Major metropolitan areas across Canada
- Pros: Highest average hourly pay among Canadian delivery platforms
- Cons: $1M insurance requirement, PPE needed, physically demanding with heavy building materials
GoFor is ideal for drivers with trucks or cube vans who do not mind heavy lifting. The earning potential is significantly higher than what Postmates ever offered.
FleetOptics
FleetOptics Inc. is a growing Canadian final-mile delivery company that uses independent contractors. They have recently expanded to 39 new postal areas.
- Pay: $18-$36/hour with an average of approximately $19/hour; van drivers average $297/day
- Vehicle: Minivan, SUV, or cargo van
- Availability: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal
- Pros: Good supplementary income, decent daily rates
- Cons: Maximum 3 days per week limits full-time potential
FleetOptics works well as a complement to other delivery platforms, filling gaps in your weekly schedule.
Trexity
Trexity is a Canadian-born delivery platform headquartered in Ottawa, serving small and medium businesses with same-day local delivery.
- Pay: Reported average of $23/hour, though driver reviews suggest many routes pay less in practice
- Vehicle: Personal car
- Availability: Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Oshawa
- Pros: Canadian company, low vehicle barrier, growing platform
- Cons: Some drivers report actual earnings are lower than advertised, payment timing concerns
Trexity has a lower barrier to entry than most package delivery platforms, making it accessible for drivers with standard vehicles.
Food Delivery Alternatives (If You Still Want Food Delivery)
If you specifically wanted Postmates for food delivery rather than packages, these platforms are available in Canada:
- Uber Eats: The direct successor to Postmates. Since Uber acquired Postmates, your best option is simply to sign up for Uber Eats. Pay averages $15-$22/hour with maximum flexibility.
- DoorDash: Canada's other major food delivery platform with $15-$20/hour average pay. Easy to get started and widely available.
- SkipTheDishes: A Canadian-owned food delivery service (now part of Just Eat Takeaway) that operates in cities of all sizes across Canada. Pay averages $14-$18/hour.
While these food delivery platforms are solid options, remember that package delivery typically offers higher and more consistent earnings without the frustration of restaurant wait times and tip dependency.
The Multi-Carrier Strategy: Maximizing Your Earnings
The highest-earning delivery drivers in Canada do not rely on a single platform. They combine 2-3 package delivery apps to fill their schedule and maintain consistent weekly earnings of $1,200-$1,500+. A typical high-earner day might look like this:
- Morning: Amazon Flex block (3-4 hours of package delivery)
- Afternoon: Intelcom or FleetOptics route
- Evening: Uber Eats or DoorDash for supplementary food delivery income
The challenge with this strategy is managing deliveries from multiple carriers simultaneously. Different waybill formats, separate route planning, and constant app-switching create inefficiency and wasted time.
How FlexMesh Helps Multi-Carrier Delivery Drivers
This is where FlexMesh comes in. FlexMesh is a route optimization app built specifically for independent package delivery drivers in Canada who work across multiple carriers.
AI Waybill Scanning
FlexMesh uses AI-powered OCR technology to scan waybills from any carrier — Amazon, Intelcom, FedEx, UPS, Canada Post, or any other service. Simply point your camera at a waybill and FlexMesh automatically extracts the delivery address. No manual typing required, saving you 30-60 minutes of data entry per route.
Route Optimization for Up to 498 Stops
FlexMesh combines all your deliveries — regardless of carrier — into a single optimized route. The routing engine handles up to 498 stops per route, calculating the most efficient path to save you time and fuel. Drivers report saving 1-2 hours per day and 20-30% on fuel costs.
Proof of Delivery
FlexMesh includes built-in proof of delivery photo capture, so you have a record of every completed delivery across all your carriers. No more switching between apps to document your deliveries.
Works With Any Carrier
Unlike carrier-specific apps that only work with one platform, FlexMesh is carrier-agnostic. Whether you are delivering Amazon packages in the morning and Intelcom parcels in the afternoon, FlexMesh handles it all in one unified interface.
Getting Started as a Delivery Driver in Canada
If you came here looking for Postmates, here is your action plan for 2026:
- Step 1: Sign up for Amazon Flex as your primary package delivery platform — it is the easiest to start with and offers the most flexible scheduling.
- Step 2: Add a second platform like FleetOptics or Trexity to fill schedule gaps and increase weekly earnings.
- Step 3: Download FlexMesh to manage your multi-carrier routes efficiently. Scan waybills from all your carriers, build one optimized route, and deliver faster.
- Step 4: Track your expenses carefully for tax season — fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance, and phone costs are all deductible for independent contractors.
Postmates may be gone, but Canadian delivery drivers have never had more options. The key is choosing the right platforms for your vehicle and goals, then using the right tools to maximize your efficiency on the road.
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