No, Evri has not gone bust. Evri is still trading and delivering parcels across the UK in 2026.
The confusion appears to have grown after Pedal & Post, a much smaller Oxford-based cargo-bike courier that worked with Evri on some local deliveries, stopped trading and entered liquidation in early 2026.
Pedal & Post had worked with several delivery companies and provided last-mile parcel services in Oxford. Its closure affected around 60 workers across Oxford and London and contributed to disruption to some local deliveries.
However, Pedal & Post was an independent company. Its collapse did not mean that Evri itself had entered administration or gone out of business.
There is another possible source of confusion: a separate company called Evri European Logistics Limited is also in liquidation. It should not be confused with EVRI LIMITED, the main operating company behind the Evri parcel delivery service, which remains active.
Has Evri Gone Bust?
No. Evri has not gone bust, entered administration or stopped operating its national parcel delivery network.
The position can be summarised simply:
| Company | Position in 2026 |
| EVRI LIMITED | Active |
| Pedal & Post Ltd | In liquidation |
| Evri European Logistics Limited | In liquidation, but separate from the main Evri operating company |
| Evri UK parcel deliveries | Continuing |
| Evri ParcelShops and parcel network | Operating |
| Evri and DHL eCommerce UK combination | Continuing |
This distinction is important because seeing the word “Evri” alongside stories about a courier company collapsing can easily create the impression that the national delivery company has failed.
That is not what happened.
What Happened to Pedal & Post?
Pedal & Post was an environmentally focused courier company based in Oxford.
The company specialised in using cargo bikes and low-emission transport for deliveries in urban areas and had operated for around 14 years.
Its services included local deliveries as well as last-mile work for larger logistics companies.
Evri announced a partnership with Pedal & Post in 2024 to support deliveries within Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone. Rather than sending a conventional delivery van into certain central areas, parcels could be transferred to cargo bikes for the final part of their journey.
Pedal & Post therefore became part of the local delivery chain for some Evri parcels.
But it remained an independent business.
In early 2026, Pedal & Post ceased trading after losing a major customer and being unable to make the business financially sustainable.
The closure affected approximately 60 employed and self-employed workers across Oxford and London.
The company subsequently entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation, with the winding-up beginning on 20 February 2026.
That was the company that collapsed — not Evri.
Why Did People Think Evri Had Gone Bust?
The confusion is understandable because Pedal & Post’s relationship with Evri was highly visible.
If a customer’s parcel was being handled by Evri but the last stage of the delivery depended on Pedal & Post, the sudden closure of the local courier could result in delays or changes to the delivery process.
Customers searching online for explanations could therefore encounter references to:
- Evri parcels being delayed
- a delivery company shutting down
- cargo-bike deliveries stopping in Oxford
- workers losing their jobs
- a company entering liquidation
Without understanding the subcontracting relationship, it would be easy to conclude that Evri itself had experienced financial problems.
But Evri operates a much larger national logistics network. Pedal & Post was only one local partner involved with a limited proportion of deliveries.
Anyone wanting to understand the scale behind the company can also look at how Evri’s parcel hubs and delivery network work.
Is Evri Still Trading in the UK?
Yes. Evri is still trading in the UK in 2026.
Its national parcel infrastructure continues to handle deliveries for consumers, online retailers and businesses.
Customers can continue to:
- Send parcels using Evri
- Book home collections
- Use ParcelShops
- Use participating parcel lockers
- Track deliveries
- Receive Evri parcels from retailers
- Use Standard and Next Day services where available
For anyone sending an item rather than receiving one, the process is covered in more detail in how to send a parcel with Evri.
The continued availability of these services is very different from what would normally happen if the main parcel delivery business had ceased trading.
Is Evri in Administration?
No. EVRI LIMITED is not in administration.
This is an important distinction because the terms “administration”, “liquidation” and “going bust” are often used interchangeably online even though they have different meanings.
Administration generally involves an insolvency practitioner taking control of a company while attempting to rescue the business or obtain a better outcome for creditors.
Liquidation normally involves winding up a company’s affairs and ultimately bringing the legal entity to an end.
Neither description applies to the current status of the main EVRI LIMITED operating company.
Pedal & Post, however, did enter creditors’ voluntary liquidation.
Why Is Evri European Logistics Limited Showing as in Liquidation?
There is another detail that may cause confusion when people search company records.
A company called EVRI EUROPEAN LOGISTICS LIMITED is recorded as being in liquidation.
However, this is not the same legal entity as EVRI LIMITED, the company behind the main UK Evri operation.
The distinction matters.
EVRI LIMITED and EVRI EUROPEAN LOGISTICS LIMITED have different company registrations. A liquidation involving one company does not automatically mean that another company carrying a similar name has also failed.
So someone searching for “Evri liquidation” may find a genuine liquidation record, but that does not mean the national Evri parcel service has gone bust.
Is Evri Closing Down?
There is currently no indication that the main Evri UK parcel business is closing down.
In fact, the broader direction of the company has been expansion rather than withdrawal.
Evri combined its operations with DHL eCommerce UK in a major deal announced in 2025. The transaction brought together two significant UK parcel networks and expanded the range of delivery services available through the enlarged operation.
The Evri and DHL eCommerce UK merger is therefore another significant piece of context when assessing suggestions that Evri has disappeared or stopped trading.
A company integrating a major national logistics operation is in a very different position from the small Oxford courier whose liquidation triggered some of the confusion.
What Was Pedal & Post’s Connection to Evri?
Pedal & Post provided last-mile delivery services.
Last-mile delivery refers to the final stage of a parcel’s journey — usually from a local depot, micro-hub or distribution point to the customer’s home or business.
This final stage can be expensive and logistically difficult, particularly in congested city centres.
Using cargo bikes allowed parcels to travel through busy parts of Oxford without relying entirely on delivery vans.
Under its partnership with Evri, Pedal & Post used cargo bikes to carry some parcels into Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone.
This was therefore a supplier or delivery-partner relationship, rather than Pedal & Post being the whole of Evri’s Oxford or national business.
The distinction is comparable to a large retailer using an independent transport contractor. If the contractor fails, the retailer may need to find another provider, but the retailer itself has not necessarily failed.
Did the Pedal & Post Collapse Affect Evri Deliveries?
It could affect some local deliveries, particularly while routes and parcels were being reorganised.
A sudden loss of a last-mile delivery partner can cause:
- Temporary delivery delays
- Parcels being transferred to different couriers
- Changes to delivery routes
- Tracking information remaining unchanged for longer than expected
- Local backlogs
- Additional pressure on nearby couriers
These types of operational problems do not mean the wider company is insolvent.
Evri already operates a large network of couriers, depots and parcel hubs, meaning local delivery capacity can be reorganised when an individual contractor or delivery partner becomes unavailable.
What Should You Do If Your Evri Parcel Is Delayed?
A delayed parcel by itself is not evidence that Evri has gone bust.
Delivery delays can occur for many reasons, including local capacity problems, weather, incorrect addresses, parcel volumes, depot backlogs and changes to courier routes.
If an Evri parcel has not arrived, first check its tracking history.
Look at:
- The most recent tracking update.
- Whether the parcel has reached a local depot.
- Whether a delivery attempt has already been made.
- Whether the expected delivery date has passed.
- Whether the sender has received any additional information.
The typical times involved are explained in how long Evri takes to deliver.
Customers who bought something from an online retailer should also remember that their purchase contract is normally with the retailer rather than the courier selected by that retailer.
Is Evri Having Financial Problems?
A distinction needs to be made between service complaints and corporate insolvency.
Evri has received criticism over the years concerning delayed parcels, customer support, lost packages and delivery experiences. These issues have contributed to speculation whenever customers encounter significant disruption.
However, bad customer reviews or delayed parcels do not prove that a business is insolvent.
The concerns customers frequently raise are examined separately in why Evri receives poor online reviews.
The question “Has Evri gone bust?” is fundamentally about whether the company has ceased operating or entered an insolvency process.
For the main EVRI LIMITED business, the answer remains no.
Is Evri the Same Company as Hermes?
Evri was previously known as Hermes UK.
The courier rebranded from Hermes to Evri in 2022, although the legal history of the operating company stretches much further back.
That change still causes occasional confusion when people encounter older references to Hermes, Hermes Parcelnet or other related company names.
There is more background on the company’s history in what Evri was called before.
The Hermes-to-Evri rebrand has no connection to the 2026 collapse of Pedal & Post.
What Does the Pedal & Post Collapse Mean for Online Sellers?
There is a useful lesson here for eCommerce businesses even though Evri itself did not collapse.
Retailers often depend on several businesses to complete a single order.
An online purchase might involve:
Retailer → fulfilment warehouse → national carrier → regional depot → local courier → customer
A problem at any stage can temporarily interrupt delivery.
Businesses therefore need to understand who is actually responsible for each part of their logistics chain.
For larger eCommerce sellers, that can mean considering:
- More than one courier option
- Contingency arrangements for regional delivery
- Clear communication during local disruption
- Reliable parcel tracking
- Alternative last-mile providers
- Service-level monitoring across different areas
This becomes particularly important where independent businesses handle the final stage of deliveries on behalf of much larger carriers.
Evri and Pedal & Post: What Actually Happened?
Here is the situation in simple terms:
Before 2026
Pedal & Post operated as an independent cargo-bike courier in Oxford and later expanded its operations. It worked with various organisations, including national parcel carriers.
Evri partnered with the company for low-emission last-mile deliveries in parts of Oxford.
Early 2026
Pedal & Post lost a major customer.
The company concluded that continuing operations was no longer financially sustainable and closed its Oxford and London operations.
Around 60 workers were affected.
20 February 2026
Pedal & Post entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation.
After the Closure
Some local parcel movements were disrupted while delivery arrangements changed.
References to Evri in reports and online discussions contributed to speculation that Evri itself was experiencing financial difficulties.
September 2026
The main company, EVRI LIMITED, remains active, and Evri continues operating its UK parcel delivery business.
So, Has Evri Gone Bust or Not?
No. Evri has not gone bust.
The company that collapsed was Pedal & Post, an independent Oxford-based cargo-bike courier that had provided last-mile services for Evri and other organisations.
Its closure was significant locally, particularly because around 60 jobs were affected and some parcel deliveries had to be reorganised.
But it did not represent the collapse of Evri’s national business.
There is also a separate company named Evri European Logistics Limited in liquidation, which can add to the confusion when checking company records. It is not the same company as the active EVRI LIMITED operating business.
For UK customers, the practical position is straightforward: Evri is still operating, parcels are still being accepted and delivered, and its national courier network has not shut down.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evri still delivering parcels?
Yes. Evri continues to collect, process and deliver parcels throughout its UK network.
Which courier company actually went bust?
Pedal & Post, an independent cargo-bike courier based in Oxford, ceased trading and entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation in February 2026.
Was Pedal & Post owned by Evri?
No. Pedal & Post was an independent business that worked with Evri and other organisations on some local delivery services.
Why were Evri parcels affected?
Pedal & Post handled some last-mile Evri deliveries in Oxford. Its closure meant those local delivery arrangements had to be reorganised.
Is Evri in administration?
No. The main EVRI LIMITED operating company is not in administration.
Is Evri European Logistics Limited in liquidation?
Yes, but Evri European Logistics Limited is a separate legal company from EVRI LIMITED. The main Evri operating company remains active.
Is Hermes the same as Evri?
Evri was previously known as Hermes UK before the business rebranded to Evri in 2022.
Is Evri closing down in the UK?
There is no indication that Evri’s main UK parcel operation is closing down. The company continues to provide national delivery services.
Should I worry if my Evri parcel is delayed?
A delay does not mean Evri has gone bust. Check the parcel tracking first, as local courier capacity, parcel volumes and routing issues can all cause temporary delays.
