Drive mate Pricing 2.0
Our UCS-style pricing system based on duration and distance driven, to include fuel.
Hosts no longer need to manage excess mileage and fuel
Late returns will be also handled automatically
Note that in-progress and already-booked trips will be unaffected by DM 2.0
Daily + hourly rates set by hosts
Hourly rates capped at daily rate within 24 hours
Guest charge per km - $0.33 / $0.45 / $0.55 set by hosts - includes fuel – Drive mate keeps $0.09
Set by default to 33c – Hosts can change
Host earnings remain 75% of the duration charges paid for by guests. For cars on BBI this percentage is 85%.
As part of the booking guests pay a Protection fee of 12% of the duration charge with a minimum of $9.99 per day or part thereof, for comprehensive insurance with $3,000 excess, and a one-time booking fee which starts at $6.99 per trip and depends on duration.
Guest can opt to reduce excess to $1,500 (Premium protection) or $500 (Maximum protection) for $10/day and $18/day respectively.