Instant Routing Request
Enter the pickup, drop-off, package details, and delivery window. Vela returns a clear route price before checkout.
ROUTE + QUOTEPhiladelphia merchant delivery
On-Demand Courier Dispatch with Upfront Pricing for Philadelphia Merchants.
Keep the customer relationship and every dollar of the merchandise sale. Vela prices the delivery itself, with no marketplace listing or percentage cut of your products.
Local delivery infrastructure · Transparent per-delivery pricing
Job VLA-2841
Same-day merchant delivery
Pickup · 2:15 PM
Fishtown
Drop-off · 2:42 PM
Center City
Distance2.8 mi
Route price$15.29
HandlingHand-carried
Photo proof captured2:43 PM
Simple by design
Predictable, Upfront Logistics
See a route-based estimate now, then receive the authoritative price before you pay and dispatch.
Estimated delivery
$15.29 route estimate
Estimated from 3 miles, approximately 17 minutes, and the selected vehicle. Your booking quote uses the actual mapped route.
1 mile3 miles9 miles
Final checkout pricing uses live route distance and duration from the same fare model.
| What changes | Delivery marketplaces | Vela Dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Commission | 20% to 30% of the order | 0% of merchandise sales |
| Pricing Model | Variable / Percent of Bill | Upfront Route Price |
| Handling | Mixed cargo / Fragile risk | Point-to-Point / Hand-Carried |
| Merchant Relationship | Customer owned by marketplace | Customer stays with your business |
From request to proof
A real dispatch system for fragile local commerce.
Purpose-built workflow for products that need careful handling, accountable delivery, and a direct customer relationship.
WebSocket Matching
Available local couriers receive the job in real time. Acceptance and status changes flow back to the merchant dashboard.
LIVE COURIER SIGNALChain of Custody Fulfillment
Pickup confirmation, live delivery status, and photo proof create a traceable handoff from your counter to your customer.
VERIFIED DELIVERYVela Founding Route · 20 Philadelphia spots
Turn your repeat deliveries into one dependable route.
We’re selecting a focused group of Philadelphia merchants with recurring delivery windows for a closely supported route pilot, including their first three eligible deliveries.
Payments are processed by Stripe. The final route price is shown before checkout, and completed deliveries include status history and proof of delivery.
Early access
Join the waitlist
We’re opening pilot access for Philadelphia merchants that need reliable same-day delivery.
Apply for the Founding 20