Between Booking Insurance (BBI) is an optional insurance plan for Hosts who want peace of mind when their vehicle is not on a Drive mate trip. It provides annual coverage during downtime while offering financial and platform benefits.
Key Features
Launched: October 1, 2024
Insurance Provider: Insuret (custom-designed for Drive mate P2P sharing)
Coverage Scope: Applies when your car is not currently booked on a Drive mate trip
Cost & Commission Benefit
BBI includes three pricing tiers:
Tier Monthly Cost
Tier 1 $120/month
Tier 2 $130/month
Tier 3 $140/month
Drive mate commission on trip earnings is reduced to 15% (normally 25%) for vehicles enrolled in BBI.
Coverage Details
Annual Non-Trip Mileage Limit: 2,000 km per year
Additional Kilometres: $1 per extra km (up to 500 km max)
Host Excess: $1,000 for any between-trip claim
Premium Impact: Any claim made outside trips will affect future insurance premiums
Eligibility Requirements
To enroll in BBI, your vehicle must meet all of the following:
Listed exclusively on Drive mate (no dual listings allowed)
Maintains at least 70% availability on the Drive mate platform
Enrolled in the Best mates program
➤ Includes vehicles with installed keyless access, or currently awaiting install
Vehicle value is under $70,000
Not using a lockbox (on or off-vehicle lockboxes disqualify the car)
Ineligible Vehicles
BBI is not available if:
Your vehicle uses a lockbox of any kind
Your vehicle is listed on another platform (invalidation of between-trip cover)
Vehicle value is $70,000 AUD or more
Note: In-trip insurance remains valid even if BBI is voided.
How to Enroll in BBI
Ensure your car meets all eligibility requirements
Join the Best mates program (keyless access required)
Contact Drive mate Support to activate BBI or confirm eligibility
Review and sign the full policy terms
View Full BBI Policy Terms | How to add BBI to your Car Listing
Important Notes
Between-trip coverage starts once BBI is activated and your keyless device is installed or scheduled
Claims made while listed on another platform may void BBI coverage
All claims will incur the standard $1,000 excess and affect future premiums