A day in the life of a Splend driver – Introducing flexibility champion Olivier

In this edition of our blog series, we’re thrilled to share Olivier’s inspiring story - a PCO driver who demonstrates how adaptability and determination can lead to success.

Olivier joined the Splend community in February, choosing the versatile Kia Niro through our Flexi Own subscription plan. This allows him to work toward owning his car while earning an income.

Not long after Olivier got started, the COVID-19 lockdown slowed the rideshare industry considerably. In response, Splend provided tailored advice to help drivers like Olivier diversify their work and stay on track. Following our recommendations, he signed up for additional delivery platforms, including Amazon Flex, Just Eat, and Deliveroo.

Oliver kept earning by becoming an Amazon Flex driver

Olivier’s strategy proved highly effective. By balancing rideshare and delivery work, he not only maintained his income during the lockdown but also boosted his earnings when restrictions eased. He found Amazon Flex particularly rewarding, earning £40–£70 in just 3–5 hours by delivering around 10 parcels per hour. The Kia Niro’s spacious boot made it the perfect fit for handling deliveries alongside rideshare trips.

Reflecting on his experience with Splend, Olivier appreciated the financial support during lockdown and the ongoing assistance from the dedicated customer service team.

Olivier’s journey is a testament to how Splend empowers PCO drivers to adapt, earn, and thrive —even during challenging times.

About Splend

At Splend, we believe in drivers. We know their vehicles need to work harder than most; that they drive more miles than most; that their insurance is hefty; their maintenance costs high and that they can face unreasonable finance rates – which is a heavy load to carry on their own.

That’s why at Splend, we exist to support rideshare drivers with a new model, that takes all those car ownership costs, and provides them for less, with lower purchase prices, better rates, lower servicing and insurance costs – all for one weekly repayment, all in one place.