1) http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/licandi...kecouriers.htm

$29 licensing test and a $16 annual plate fee on pain of a $100 City of Vancouver by-law violation fine.

2) Wherever the weather is good year-round, and there's plenty of work to be had.

3) Commission on piece rates, supplemented by a guaranteed $11.80/hr base rate + $0.20/hr uniform cleaning allowance. $500 annual "training allowance". Medical, dental, vision, life insurance benefits.

4) Accidents involving a private vehicle are covered under the auspices of our provincial auto insurance corporation. Accidents involving a commercial vehicle or any other circumstances are covered under worker's comp.

5) Whatever works for the individual rider. Reliability and durability are paramount, as well as good value.

6) Anything and everything you can probably imagine.