About
Metrobi is a local delivery and courier service platform built specifically for businesses in the food, beverage, floral, hospitality, and wholesale industries. It bridges the gap between businesses needing dependable local delivery and independent drivers seeking flexible, well-paying work. Businesses can post delivery routes, monitor drivers in real-time, and benefit from intelligent route optimization — all through a streamlined dashboard — without the cost or complexity of maintaining a private fleet. Metrobi serves a wide range of industries including bakeries, catering companies, coffee roasteries, florists, restaurants, meal prep services, laundry and dry cleaning operations, and wholesale distributors. The platform is active across major U.S. cities including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, and more, with continued expansion into new markets. Key capabilities include real-time delivery tracking, route optimization to reduce time and cost, a vetted community of professional drivers rated by businesses, transparent and predictable pricing, and top-rated customer support. With over 500 businesses relying on Metrobi daily and ratings of 4.9/5 on both Capterra and G2, it has become a leading delivery solution in the food and beverage sector. For drivers, Metrobi provides flexible scheduling, competitive earnings, and performance-based loyalty perks — making it a compelling platform for independent contractors with vans or SUVs.
Key Features
- Real-Time Delivery Tracking: Monitor every delivery in real time, giving businesses and their customers full visibility and peace of mind throughout the delivery process.
- Route Optimization: Automatically optimize delivery routes to reduce transit time, fuel costs, and missed delivery windows across multiple stops.
- Pre-Vetted Driver Network: Access a curated pool of professional, community-rated independent drivers who specialize in local business deliveries.
- Transparent Pricing: Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees, helping businesses plan and manage delivery costs confidently.
- Multi-Industry Support: Tailored workflows and support for bakeries, caterers, florists, coffee roasteries, restaurants, meal prep services, and wholesale distributors.
Use Cases
- Bakeries and pastry shops scheduling same-day local deliveries for wholesale or direct-to-consumer orders.
- Catering companies dispatching time-sensitive deliveries to corporate events and private celebrations with real-time driver tracking.
- Coffee roasteries managing recurring wholesale distribution routes across multiple café accounts in the same city.
- Florists ensuring on-time, damage-free delivery of floral arrangements for weddings, events, and daily orders.
- Meal prep and restaurant businesses fulfilling weekly delivery subscriptions without maintaining a dedicated in-house driver fleet.
Pros
- Highly Rated Drivers: Drivers are community-rated by local businesses, ensuring consistently professional and reliable delivery experiences. Metrobi holds a 4.9/5 on both Capterra and G2.
- No Fleet Overhead: Businesses eliminate the cost and complexity of managing their own delivery vehicles and staff, scaling delivery capacity on demand.
- Strong Multi-City Coverage: Available across major U.S. metros with ongoing expansion, making it practical for businesses looking to grow their delivery reach regionally.
- Top-Rated Customer Support: Rated #1 in customer support in the courier and transportation category by Capterra, offering businesses responsive help when needed.
Cons
- U.S.-Only Availability: Metrobi currently operates only in select U.S. cities, limiting accessibility for businesses outside those markets or internationally.
- Vehicle Restrictions for Drivers: Only drivers with vans or SUVs qualify, excluding those with sedans or pickup trucks and limiting the driver pool in some areas.
- Niche Industry Focus: The platform is primarily optimized for food, beverage, and floral businesses, which may limit utility for businesses in unrelated sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What industries does Metrobi serve?
Metrobi serves a wide range of local business industries including bakeries, catering companies, coffee roasteries, florists, restaurants, meal prep services, laundry and dry cleaning businesses, and wholesale distributors.
Which cities is Metrobi available in?
Metrobi is currently available in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Austin, Baltimore, Charlotte, Nashville, Washington DC, and several other major U.S. markets, with more cities launching soon.
How does delivery tracking work?
Businesses and their customers can track deliveries in real time through the Metrobi platform, providing live driver location updates and delivery status notifications throughout the route.
How is Metrobi priced?
Metrobi offers transparent, clear pricing with no hidden fees. Businesses can view pricing details on the Metrobi website or by contacting the team directly to get a quote tailored to their delivery volume and needs.
What type of vehicles do Metrobi drivers use?
Metrobi drivers use vans and SUVs to accommodate the cargo requirements of local business deliveries. Sedans and pickup trucks are not accepted on the platform.
