Set Your Pick Up ETA Immediately After Taking or Being Assigned a Job

2 min. readlast update: 06.04.2025

Setting your Estimated Pick-Up Time (ETA) is a small but crucial step that helps GoPeople and Senders know you're ready and on track. It ensures smooth operations and avoids confusion or cancellations.


🚚 Why Setting an ETA Matters

🟦 For Bundle Runs

  • You’re expected to arrive at the Sender’s location 10 minutes before the shift starts

  • If you don’t set your ETA:

    • The Sender and GoPeople Support won’t know if you’re aware of the start time

    • This can lead to unnecessary follow-ups or cancellation of your run

🟨 For On-Demand Jobs

  • You’re required to pick up the job within 60 minutes of accepting or being assigned

  • If you don’t set an ETA:

    • GoPeople Support may think you’re not responding

    • The job might be relisted and offered to another Runner


🧭 How to Set Your ETA in the App

  1. After accepting a job or being assigned a bundle run, open the job in the Runner App

  2. Find the section labeled “Estimated Pick-Up Time (ETA)” 

  3. Tap “Set” on the right-hand side

  4. Choose the time you expect to arrive at the Sender’s location

  5. Confirm — you're done!

📌 Tip: Set your ETA immediately after accepting any job or run. It shows you’re prepared and avoids delays or miscommunication.


By setting your ETA quickly, you're helping:

  • 📦 The Sender prepare for your arrival

  • 📞 Support avoid unnecessary contact

  • 💼 Yourself maintain a strong, reliable profile as a Runner

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