Whizz vs Zoomo, in short
For e-bike delivery, the choice starts with your city. Zoomo only operates in New York City, but it has an official Uber Eats deal at $20/week and includes repairs with no per-service fee. Whizz runs in 6 metros — NYC, SF, Chicago, DC, Philadelphia and Jersey City — and is the cheaper of the two to own: a $99 final payment after a year. Both take $99 to start and reach ownership in 12 months.
Verified Jun 2, 2026
Side by side, by the numbers
| Whizz | Zoomo | |
|---|---|---|
| US cities | 6 metros — NYC, SF, Chicago, DC, Philadelphia, Jersey City | New York City only |
| Cheapest plan | $49/wk · $169/mo | $39/wk (Starter) |
| To start | $99 down (applied to plan, not refundable) | $99 deposit (refundable) |
| Minimum term | No lock-in | 4 weeks (Starter) |
| Maintenance | Included · $4.90 per service | Included · free repairs |
| Theft cover | +$19/mo (covers 50% of damage) | +$5/wk |
| Own the bike | $99 final payment, after 12 mo | $49/wk for 12 mo, then yours |
| Delivery promo | DoorDash & Grubhub discounts | Uber Eats $20/wk (to Dec 2026) |
Lowest published rates; plans and models vary and change often — confirm on the provider’s own page before you sign. Whizz’s $99 to start is a down payment applied to the plan (not refundable); Zoomo’s $99 is a refundable deposit. Last checked 2 June 2026.
So which one?
Pick Zoomo if…
you ride in New York City and deliver for Uber Eats. The $20/week promo (through December 2026) is the lowest weekly rate in this comparison, repairs are free, and theft cover is just $5 a week. Outside NYC, Zoomo isn’t an option.
Pick Whizz if…
you ride anywhere else — SF, Chicago, DC, Philadelphia or Jersey City — or you want the cheaper of the two to own: a single $99 payment after a year. Just note the $4.90-per-service fee, and that the $99 to start isn’t refundable.
Renting adds up. Owning often wins.
Either subscription gets you earning fast — but over a year, the weekly fees can pass the price of a delivery bike outright. If you’re in it for the long haul, compare the bikes built for the job and the loans that buy them.
Whizz vs Zoomo: common questions
Is Whizz or Zoomo cheaper?
Zoomo’s Starter plan is the lowest weekly rate at $39 (NYC only), and its Uber Eats promo is $20/week through December 2026. Whizz starts at $49/week ($169/month) but reaches more cities. For owning the bike, both land around $49/week over a year.
Does Zoomo operate outside New York?
Not in the US. Zoomo’s only US store is in New York City. Whizz operates in six US metros — NYC, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Jersey City — so outside NYC, Whizz is the one of the two available.
Can you own the bike with Whizz or Zoomo?
Yes, both. Whizz transfers ownership for a $99 final payment after about 12 months. Zoomo’s rent-to-own is $49/week for 12 months, then the bike is yours. Note that Zoomo’s cheaper $39/week Starter plan does not convert to ownership.
Which is better for Uber Eats?
Zoomo — it has an official Uber Eats partnership at $20/week (NYC, through December 2026). Whizz partners with DoorDash and Grubhub instead, not Uber Eats.
What’s included with Whizz and Zoomo?
Both include maintenance, though Whizz charges $4.90 per service while Zoomo’s repairs are free. Theft cover is an add-on on both: Whizz’s $19/month protection plan covers half of repair and damage costs; Zoomo’s theft insurance is $5/week.
Weighing renting against buying? See rent-to-own e-bikes or the full rental guide.