How to have one person do the drop-off and another the pickup

In the pickup form, choose Both, set the times and places, and turn on A different person for each. Choose who does the drop-off and who does the pick-up, then tap Create Event. It’s saved as two pickups, each with its own person and reminders.

Where to find it

  1. +
  2. Fill in the form
  3. Both
  4. A different person for each

Who can do this

Anyone who can add pickups. Only when adding a new one.

Step by step

  1. In the form, set Event type to Both, and fill in the times and places.

  2. Turn on A different person for each.

  3. Under Who does the drop-off?, choose Anyone, Me or a name.

  4. Under Who does the pick-up?, do the same.

  5. Tap Create Event.

What happens next

  • You’ll see two cards on the day: a drop-off and a pick-up.
  • Each named person is asked to accept or decline their half. Choosing Me makes it yours straight away.

Good to know

  • Only offered on a new pickup. To split one you already have, delete it and add it again this way.

Checked against Kid Pickup 1.6.2 on October 21, 2026. Something look different on your phone? Tell us and we’ll fix the guide.

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