Deliveroo Mileage Tracker Guide

Build a contemporaneous journey log

For each shift keep the date, start and finish, vehicle, distance and business purpose. GPS, odometer photos and platform activity can support one another. Review gaps promptly; a route map by itself does not decide whether the travel qualifies.

Do not apply one rate to every vehicle

HMRC’s 2026/27 simplified vehicle rates are 55p for the first 10,000 business miles and 25p afterwards for eligible cars and goods vehicles, and 24p for motorcycles. The self-employed simplified-expense table does not give bicycles a per-mile rate.

E-bikes vary in legal classification. Do not assume that an e-bike automatically uses the motorcycle rate; establish what the vehicle is and obtain advice if needed.

One shift can contain several apps

When Deliveroo orders are mixed with other platforms, record the physical mileage once. Tag every app used and keep income by platform, but avoid duplicating the same road distance in separate logs.

Actual costs may suit cycle work

For a bicycle or other vehicle outside the simplified table, retain receipts for eligible business costs and calculate any business-use share. Repairs, servicing, accessories and safety equipment still require a business connection and evidence.

Estimate qualifying vehicle mileage

The TaxBuddie mileage calculator covers the HMRC car, goods-vehicle and motorcycle simplified rates. It deliberately does not invent a bicycle rate.

Official sources

• Simplified vehicle expenses — GOV.UK
• Business travel expenses — GOV.UK
• Electric bike rules — GOV.UK