Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about our services, bookings, and policies.
Booking & Services
We offer a full range of fast delivery and transport services:
- ⚡ Same Day Delivery — Collection in 60 minutes, delivered today
- 🚀 Express Delivery — Urgent 2-4 hour priority handling
- 📦 Next Day Delivery — Guaranteed delivery by tomorrow
- 🚛 Cargo Transport — Heavy and bulk cargo services
- ✈️ Airport Transfers — To and from all major UK airports
- 🎉 Event Transport — Group transport for weddings, corporate events
You can book our services by:
- ⚡ Online booking — Use our instant booking form
- 📱 Mobile app — Download our app (iOS & Android)
- 📞 Calling us — Speak directly with our team
- 📧 Emailing us — Send your booking request to help@rihlatransit.com
⚡ Same Day: Book before 2 PM for delivery today.
Our Same Day Delivery is built for speed:
- ⏱️ Collection in 60 minutes — We pick up within 60 minutes of booking
- 🚚 Delivered in hours, not days — Most deliveries complete same day
- 📍 UK-wide coverage — Available across major UK cities
- 📡 Live tracking — Track your delivery in real-time
🚀 Need it faster? Try our Express Delivery (2-4 hours).
Yes. All RihlaTransit drivers are:
- ✅ Fully licensed — Hold valid UK driving licences
- ✅ Professionally insured — Comprehensive insurance
- ✅ Vetted — Background checks and ongoing training
- ✅ Experienced — Professional drivers with years of experience
Pricing & Payments
Pricing depends on several factors:
- 📏 Distance — Pickup and delivery locations
- ⚖️ Weight & size — Parcel dimensions and weight
- ⚡ Service type — Same Day, Express, or Next Day
- 🛣️ Extras — Tolls, parking, additional stops
💰 Instant Quote: Get an instant price using our online booking form.
💡 Starting prices: Same Day from £15 • Express from £25 • Next Day from £8
We accept the following payment methods:
- 💳 Credit and debit cards — Visa, Mastercard, Amex (via Stripe)
- 🏦 Bank transfer — For business accounts and large bookings
- 📱 Online payments — Secure Stripe payment gateway
- 💷 Cash on delivery — Available for selected services
💡 Business Accounts: Flexible invoicing options available.
Cancellations & Refunds
Our cancellation policy depends on when you cancel:
| Notice Period | Refund |
|---|---|
| More than 48 hours | ✅ Full refund |
| 24 - 48 hours | ⚠️ 75% refund |
| 12 - 24 hours | ⚠️ 50% refund |
| Less than 12 hours | ❌ No refund |
📋 Full details: View our complete Cancellation & Refund Policy.
Courier & Cargo
For safety and legal compliance, we cannot transport:
- ⛔ Illegal drugs and substances
- ⛔ Firearms, weapons, and ammunition
- ⛔ Explosives and fireworks
- ⛔ Hazardous chemicals and toxic substances
- ⛔ Flammable and combustible materials
- ⛔ Stolen goods
- ⛔ Counterfeit and illicit goods
- ⛔ Human or animal remains
- ⛔ Live animals (unless specifically agreed in writing)
- ⛔ Any item prohibited by UK law
📋 Full list: See our complete Prohibited Items Policy.
Our liability is limited to:
- 📦 £100 per item for courier, parcel, and cargo services (or the declared value, if lower)
- 🛡️ The total value of the booking for passenger services
💡 Recommendation: For items valued over £100, please declare the value at the time of booking and consider additional insurance.
📋 Full details: View our Liability & Compensation Policy.
Business Accounts
Setting up a business account is simple:
- 📞 Contact us — Call or email to discuss your business needs
- 📄 Complete the application — We'll send you a simple form
- ✅ Get approved — We'll review and set up your account
- 🚀 Start booking — Begin using your account immediately
📩 Learn more: Business Accounts page.
Business account holders enjoy:
- ⏰ Priority booking — Guaranteed availability
- 📄 Flexible invoicing — Monthly billing or per-booking
- 👨💼 Dedicated account manager — Your personal point of contact
- 🎯 Tailored solutions — Customised service packages
- 💰 Volume discounts — Reduced rates for regular bookings
- 📊 Detailed reporting — Track your usage and spending
General Questions
We operate across the United Kingdom with Same Day Delivery. Our main coverage includes:
- 🏙️ Manchester — Greater Manchester and surrounding areas
- 🏙️ Birmingham — West Midlands
- 🏙️ Manchester — Greater Manchester
- 🏴 Glasgow & Edinburgh — Scotland
- 🏴 Cardiff — Wales
🌍 Expanding: We're continuously adding new cities and towns.
🗺️ Full details: View our Coverage Areas page.
You can reach us through the following channels:
- 📧 Email: help@rihlatransit.com
- 📋 Contact form: Visit our Contact page
- 📱 Mobile app: Available on iOS and Android
🕐 Hours: 24/7 Same Day Service
Still Have Questions?
We're here to help. Contact us and we'll answer any questions you have.