Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Sherpa Driver since it was posted on our website on 2016-12-25.
The latest version is 2.8.80 and it was updated on soft112.com on 22 March, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 2.8.80
posted on 2024-03-13
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
Changes include:
Bug fixes and improvements
Questions or feedback? We’re here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.75
posted on 2024-01-31
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
Changes include:
Calendar layout
Introduction of slots where you can view and pre-book runs for the upcoming week, helping you plan your work and have a steady & stable income flow.
Bug fixes and improvements
Questions or feedback? We’re here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.64
posted on 2023-11-13
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
Changes include:
RSA compliance changes for alcohol delivery in WA
Bug fixes and improvements
Questions or feedback? We’re here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.61
posted on 2023-10-02
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
Changes include:
Flash options added to camera
Bug fixes and improvements
Questions or feedback? We’re here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.60
posted on 2023-09-20
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
Changes include:
Notify setting revealed on Notification Preference screen
Later job reminder remains open until action taken
Bug fixes and improvements
Questions or feedback? We’re here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.59
posted on 2023-08-29
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
Changes include:
New Jobs ‘Notify’ toggle
Layout changes to Find Jobs screen
New Notifications screen
Proof Of Delivery improvements
Bug fixes and improvements
Questions or feedback? We’re here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.53
posted on 2023-06-18
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
Changes include:
Pinch-to-zoom functionality added to in-app camera for Proof Of Delivery
Job offers temporarily turned off if consistently ignored or declined
RSA compliance updates (VIC only)
Bug fixes and improvements
Questions or feedback? We’re here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.52
posted on 2023-05-31
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
Changes include:
New UX for Proof of Delivery -- ability to take a photo proof early on in the workflow
Bug fixes and improvements.
Questions or feedback? We’re here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.51
posted on 2023-05-04
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
Changes include:
Minor improvements.
Questions or feedback? We’re here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.50
posted on 2023-04-20
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
Changes include:
Rolling minimum duration
Highlight late jobs
Questions or feedback? We’re here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.48
posted on 2023-03-30
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
Changes include:
Alert sound for Sherpa push notifications
Updated information in exclusive job offer banners
Questions or feedback? We’re here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.19
posted on 2022-04-12
Bug fix
version 2.8.14
posted on 2022-03-03
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
- Vaccination status checks (applies to some regions only)
- New announcement icons
- New route optimisation banner in My Jobs
- Minor bug fixes
Questions or feedback? We’re here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.11
posted on 2022-02-07
Updates:
- Expand to view job details from the Notification Centre changes
- Show "Today's Earnings" in profile stats
- Misc. bug fixes and UX improvements
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.8
posted on 2022-01-04
Updates:
- UX improvements to the delivery detail page
- Minor bug fixes
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.2
posted on 2021-11-17
Updates:
- Minor tweaks to open run details
- Configurable SMS notifications
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.8.1
posted on 2021-10-29
Updates:
- Bug fix for alcohol POD
- RSAT reminder prompts
- Display total price for runs
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.54
posted on 2021-10-08
Updates:
- Minor updates
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.45
posted on 2021-09-07
Updates:
Display a “booster eligible” icon next to the jobs to help drivers to easily identify booster eligible deliveries
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.38
posted on 2021-08-09
Updates:
Enabling sign up from New Zealand
Adding Expiry and Registration date fields for new vehicles
Hi-Vis vest changes
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.34
posted on 2021-06-29
Updates:
Workflow changes based on new RSA regulations in NSW for same day alcohol delivery
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.33
posted on 2021-06-18
Updates:
Display Bulk and Adhoc run jobs with different marker colours
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.32
posted on 2021-05-31
Updates:
New daily checklist for motorbikes
Manage equipment in Delivery Preferences
Security improvements
Medication training
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.24
posted on 2021-04-22
Updates:
New announcements
Late % added to Profile view
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.19
posted on 2021-03-01
Updates:
Fixed grouping of pickup stops when displaying runs
Real-time update of job details
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.18
posted on 2021-02-15
Updates:
Introduce Partner Rewards
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.14
posted on 2021-01-27
Updates:
Face masks are no longer mandatory for drivers in QLD
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.13
posted on 2021-01-20
Updates:
Announcement for Valentines Day deliveries on message board
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.10
posted on 2021-01-08
Updates:
Face masks mandatory for drivers in QLD
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.8
posted on 2021-01-04
Updates:
Face masks in NSW & VIC
Return job can't be created before ready-at time
Allow pickup of future job if paid
For Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.4
posted on 2020-12-15
Updates:
Show surge pricing in price breakdown
Alcohol jobs now show the price icon as well
Announcement on Sherpa’s support during Christmas
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.7.2
posted on 2020-12-10
Updates:
New Future Jobs feature. Pre-accept jobs for later today / tomorrow.
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.6.25
posted on 2020-11-21
Updates:
Face mask reminder for drivers in SA
Announcement for Christmas deliveries and increased volumes in Wollongong, Newcastle & Perth
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.6.23
posted on 2020-10-22
Minor bug fixes
version 2.6.17
posted on 2020-09-30
Updates:
Launch of the Driver Loyalty Program.
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.6.13
posted on 2020-08-31
Updates:
Father's Day announcement
Onboarding flow moved out of the app and into the web app
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.6.12
posted on 2020-08-24
Updates:
Price breakdown to show surcharges.
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.6.11
posted on 2020-08-19
Updates:
Reminder to wear a face mask
“Undo” delivery status if marked by mistake
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.6.10
posted on 2020-08-06
Updates:
Gosford launch announcement
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.6.8
posted on 2020-07-22
Updates:
Community guidelines
Reminder for VIC drivers to wear masks
UX improvements to delivery flow
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.6.6
posted on 2020-07-09
Updates:
We’re now displaying total weight of a delivery with the item description, if provided by the business.
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.6.5
posted on 2020-06-30
Updates:
“Essential Worker’s” letter for drivers in Victoria.
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.6.4
posted on 2020-06-25
Updates:
Auto-login to submit onboarding video.
Scan barcodes of more items than included in the job.
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.5.24
posted on 2020-05-06
Updates:
Masking phone numbers between the driver & recipient to ensure privacy for both.
Minor bug fixes.
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.5.21
posted on 2020-04-16
Updates:
Show wait time fee in price breakdown.
Add more context to your emergency contact.
Minor bug fixes.
Email us for Qs: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.5.14
posted on 2020-03-19
Contactless Delivery:
- Jobs won't require recipient’s signature. Photo, name & relation will serve as POD.
- Alcohol jobs won’t require photo/sign.
version 2.5.12
posted on 2020-03-09
Changes in this version include:
Add an optional emergency contact number.
Bug fix related to displaying a reminder message to submit background check documentation.
Improved messaging for return deliveries.
version 2.5.12
posted on 2020-03-03
We’ve added two new delivery statuses (Arrived for Pickup/Arrived for Delivery). Inform the pickup contact and the recipient when you arrive on location to help reduce the time you have to spend waiting at every stop. Provide a bit more information about the vehicle you will be using to do Sherpa Deliveries. This includes your vehicle’s registration number and proof of insurance. If you switch between multiple vehicles to do deliveries, you will be able to link them all to your Sherpa account.
version 2.5.8
posted on 2020-01-20
- Weekly reminder to keep your vehicle cool for jobs with perishables (such as food and flowers).
- Jobs with items heavier than 15kg will be highlighted with the “heavy” icon. If you have trouble lifting heavy items, you can set your ‘Delivery Preferences’ to opt out of them.
- Support for barcode (beta) - Some businesses require items to be scanned on pickup and delivery. We’ve now added the ability for you to scan barcodes when picking up and delivering individual items in a job.
version 2.4.27
posted on 2019-10-01
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
Changes in this version include:
- Onboarding call - update navigation to direct the driver to the relevant calendar.
Questions or feedback? We're here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.4.26
posted on 2019-09-27
Thanks for driving with Sherpa! We update our app as often as possible to make your driving experience even better.
Changes in this version include:
Ability for the recipient to mark the condition of a fragile item
Include vehicle type in daily checklist (in case you’re driving a different vehicle that day)
Add home address and vehicle selection to the sign up form
Clearly indicate fields that are uneditable in Account Settings
Questions or feedback? We’re here to help: info@sherpa.net.au
version 2.2.17
posted on 2018-01-05
- Live chat added. New permission required!
version 2.1.18
posted on 2017-01-12
- Bug fixes