If you’re hunting for a side hustle that (claims to) let you deliver packages on your time, without food orders or ridesharing. the Jitsu delivery app might catch your eye. I dug into how it works, what drivers are saying, and whether it’s actually worth your time.
What Is Jitsu?
- Package delivery, your schedule
Jitsu (“Jitsu Drive” is the driver app) connects you with paid delivery routes. You pick your vehicle, your hours, and you deliver packages (not food or passengers). - How it works
- Sign up, pass a background check
- Use in-app route booking (up to two days ahead) with pay ranges shown.
- Tools include label scanning, optimized routing, verified drop‑off pins, and photo confirmation.
- Weekly pay, with an option to get paid early.
- Where it’s available
Jitsu operates in numerous U.S. cities, Seattle, San Francisco, Dallas, NYC, Philly, Detroit, and more - Support and tech support
The company promotes a user‑friendly app, 24/7 driver support, and features to make delivery straightforward
What Drivers Are Really Saying
Real talk: user reviews are mixed, and quite critical.
- Routes vanish at booking time
Some drivers say “reserved” routes disappear or get reassigned even after booking. One user said: “Driver beware, Jitsu will now take routes from drivers unexpectedly without any recourse” - Unreliable booking systems
Another driver mentioned no routes being available even during supposed booking windows: “They notify of a ‘booking session’ … but at that exact second … ZERO routes, not that they went quickly, but there were none to begin with, every single day for over a week” Google Play. - Glitchy experience and hidden tip cuts
One complaint included: “In‑app training was pointless … Jitsu also steals 2.7% + $.30 of all driver’s tips. … do yourself a favor and pass on this one.” - Booking rush, possibly bot-driven
Drivers on Reddit suspect automation or exploit workarounds to snatch bookings: “It’s like impossible for a human to click that quick”
One driver shared a trick of syncing device time and being ready to book at precisely the booking moment
Should You Hustle with Jitsu?
Pros
- Flexible schedule with no food orders or direct passengers
- Tools designed to make deliveries smoother (scanning, routing, support)
- Coverage in many major U.S. cities
- Weekly payments with early pay options
Cons
- Reports of routes disappearing or being canceled last minute
- Frustrating booking systems – some say bots get assignments
- Tip deductions (2.7% plus $0.30 per tip) lower actual earnings
- Some drivers say in-app training doesn’t match reality, and support can feel dismissive
Final Take
The Jitsu delivery app offers a flexible side hustle on paper, but driver experiences suggest a rocky reality. Time dedicated chasing routes that may never come or even vanish at the last second may not pay off. If you’re chasing steady income, there are more reliable gig apps out there.
But if you’re a grizzled gig driver who thrives on unpredictable hustle, Jitsu might be worth a low-effort try, just don’t count on consistent work or fair tip treatment. Looking for more reivews? Check out our article on Veho!