Who This Is For
Drive mate Hosts managing vehicle listings
Drive mate Guests booking vehicles through the platform
What’s New in Drive mate Pricing 2.0
Drive mate Pricing 2.0 introduces a UCS-style pricing model (Usage, Coverage, Simplicity), which calculates charges based on trip duration and distance, and includes fuel in the per-kilometre cost.
Key Benefits:
No manual fuel or mileage charges for hosts
Automatic late return fees applied to guests
More transparent pricing for both parties
Note: Existing and in-progress bookings remain on the previous pricing model and will not be affected by Pricing 2.0.
How Pricing Works
1. Duration Charges (Hourly and Daily Rates)
Hosts set both hourly and daily rates for their vehicles.
Hourly charges are capped at the daily rate within a 24-hour period to ensure cost predictability.
2. Distance Charges (Per-Kilometre Fee)
Guests pay a per-kilometre rate that includes fuel costs.
Hosts can select one of the following guest rates:
$0.35 per km
$0.45 per km
$0.55 per km
Drive mate retains $0.09 per km as a platform fee.
The default per-kilometre rate is $0.33, which hosts can modify in their settings.
Host Earnings
Hosts earn 75% of the total duration-based charges paid by guests.
For vehicles enrolled in the BBI (Better Business Initiative) program, host earnings increase to 85%.
Protection & Booking Fees
1. Protection Fee (Insurance Coverage)
Guests are charged a protection fee equal to 12% of the duration charge, with a minimum of $9.99 per day (or part day).
This covers comprehensive insurance with a $3,000 standard excess.
2. Optional Excess Reduction
Guests may lower their insurance excess by selecting a protection tier:
Premium Protection: $1,500 excess → $10/day
Maximum Protection: $500 excess → $18/day
3. Booking Fee
A one-time booking fee applies to each trip.
Starts at $6.99 per trip, with the amount increasing based on trip duration.
Summary of Charges for Guests
Guests will see the following charges as part of their total trip cost:
Duration Charge:
Set by the host based on hourly or daily usage. Hourly charges are capped at the daily rate within 24 hours.
Distance Charge (per kilometre):
A rate chosen by the host—either $0.35, $0.45, or $0.55 per km. This includes fuel costs. (Drive mate retains $0.09 per km as a platform fee.)
Protection Fee:
12% of the duration charge, with a minimum of $9.99 per day or part thereof. This covers comprehensive insurance with a $3,000 standard excess.
Optional Excess Reduction:
Guests can reduce their insurance excess by selecting:
Premium Protection ($1,500 excess) for $10/day
Maximum Protection ($500 excess) for $18/day
Booking Fee:
A one-time fee starting at $6.99 per trip. The final amount depends on the trip duration.