Free Riders Training
We'd like to share an invitation from the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure of the Republic of Austria with you. The Riders Training is a new, free course for active couriers delivering with Lieferando, foodora and Wolt. Since 1 October 2026, new legal regulations for e-mopeds apply. The voluntary Riders Training helps you stay safe on the road with your bicycle or e-bike.
The Riders Training is a project of the Ministry of Transport and participation is free for you and only possible with a bicycle or e-bike. In the training you'll learn important traffic rules, practise safe road behaviour and receive practical tips for your everyday life with a bicycle or e-bike.
The Most Important Facts at a Glance
Couriers from Lieferando, foodora and Wolt who deliver by bicycle or e-bike can take part.
Couriers using e-mopeds cannot participate.
Participation is voluntary and free.
The training takes about three hours and consists of a theory and a practical part.
Each person can take part once.
After successful completion you'll receive a compensation of € 50.
€ 50 compensation after successful completion.
The amount is transferred with your earnings at the end of the respective month.
What to Bring
Please bring a road-safe bicycle or e-bike. Your bicycle should have the following equipment:
Two working brakes
A bell
Front and rear lights
The required reflectors
Background: New Rules for E-Mopeds
Since 1 October 2026, new legal regulations for e-mopeds of class L1e-B apply. Couriers on the Lieferando network may no longer use e-mopeds of this class for deliveries. Delivery runs are to be planned only with a bicycle or e-bike. The Riders Training helps you move safely and well-prepared in road traffic with your bicycle or e-bike.
