Owners select the types of rentals they want to offer (Driving, Event and Chauffeur). Depending on the type of rental you are offering, the prices entered will be as follows:
Driving rental:
The owner has entered a daily rate, which is applied to the number of days the car is rented (calculated per 24 hours).
Event rental:
Owners enter a daily rate, and you will also have the option to add hourly rates and minimum trip price for shorter rentals.
When a renter enters the dates and time for their event, the price will either be calculated using the hourly rate applied to the number of hours booked (with a minimum of the minimum trip price entered), or for longer rentals, the daily rate is applied to the days booked.
Chauffeur rental:
Owners enter an hourly rate and minimum trip price. When a renter enters the dates and time for for event, the hourly rate will be applied to the total number of hours, with the total being at least the minimum trip price.
Delivery:
If the delivery option is on, the renter will have the option to enter a Pick up / Return location, and the delivery fee will be added which is calculated using the delivery fee entered by the owner and the distance to the location entered by the renter.
We get it — we all need a helping hand sometimes. You can of course have someone you know help with listing your vehicle on DRIVESHARE. Or, if you need a little assistance from the DRIVESHARE team, send us an email with your request.
Anyone who is assisting or representing the owners of vehicles to be listed on DRIVESHARE acknowledges and agrees that they have the vehicle owner’s express permission and authority to act as their agent in that regard. If the person will manage the listing and rental inquiries after the listing is approved and live on DRIVESHARE, that information must be disclosed in the listing description.
Do you own a car or truck that makes people smile? Chances are, it would be a success on DRIVESHARE. Our program specializes in antique, classic and newer collector vehicles of the four-wheeled variety, from a 1930 Ford Model A to a 2018 Porsche 911. This also includes classic pickups, replica cars, kit cars and movie cars.
Vehicles must be street legal and maintain all original safety equipment. Vehicles intended solely for off-road use or racing are not allowed.
DRIVESHARE reserves the right to decline vehicles that are not a good fit for the program or if the listing contains inappropriate descriptions or images. You will receive a notification about your vehicle listing's status within 1-2 business days.
Due to insurance restrictions, any single vehicle listed on DRIVESHARE must not exceed $150,000 in value and vehicles registered in the state of New York are prohibited.
At DRIVESHARE, we do everything in our power to protect the owner and his or her vehicle. As an owner, you can choose the types of rentals you want to offer, and whether or not you will allow others to drive your car. There are three types of rentals:
Before potential renters can get behind the wheel, they must meet our stringent eligibility criteria. DRIVESHARE performs comprehensive background audits. (For more information on renter requirements please refer to our policies page.) Once a renter has paid and passed all of our audits, they can confirm a booking.
DRIVESHARE takes 20% of the daily rate of each completed trip. This fee covers the cost of the support, payment processing, driver verification, listing and availability management and support services provided by DRIVESHARE to both the owner and renter. For additional information, please refer to our policies page.
All owners are required to set up their DRIVESHARE account pages prior to accepting any booking requests. This ensures that when rentals are completed, owners will have the ability to immediately cash out their earnings. Funds are transferred to the owner’s DRIVESHARE account within 72 hours after a rental is completed. The funds will then transfer from the DRIVESHARE account into the listed bank account. Note that, depending on one’s bank, this could possibly take another day or two to appear in his or her balance. The funds should appear in your bank account within 5 business days after the rental is completed, depending on your bank’s processing times.
Additionally, if you believe there is a need to take payment out of a renter’s security deposit (damage not related to an accident, a soiled interior, smoking residue, etc.) please contact DRIVESHARE as soon as possible after the car is returned. Unless we’re otherwise notified, the security deposit is returned 72 hours after a rental ends.
DRIVESHARE requires at least one clear photo of your vehicle showing the entire exterior. Photos uploaded to the site are automatically cropped to an aspect ratio of 16:9 (1200 × 675 pixels), so be sure to frame your image wide or parts of the vehicle may not be visible once cropped.
Pro tips for eye-catching photos
Clean your car. A quick wash and detailing will go a long way when it comes to your vehicle’s glamour shots. Don’t forget to wipe down the interior too.
Details. Generally speaking: the more photos, the better. Consider including images of the exterior, interior and opened trunk (if applicable). Capturing each side of the exterior, a view of the interior and dash, and your favorite details throughout the vehicle will show your audience what you love about the car.
Angle. Some cars look good from a low angle, some are better at waist height and others are best viewed from above. Experiment with different angles to see what looks best. Don’t be afraid to get dirty and shoot from flat on the ground. Or consider using a stepladder to capture the car from a higher perspective.
Location. A clean, inviting background is key to eye-catching photos. You want to clearly show the vehicle’s lines so prospective renters can easily see the design and condition of the vehicle. The perfect image can be ruined by weeds, an overlooked paper cup or other debris. Be sure to remove anything that may adversely affect your image.
Lighting. To get the best light on the car, shoot with the sun at your back and stay far enough back to keep your shadow out of the picture.
File size. To ensure the highest quality, use images that are at least 1MB and up to 10MB in size.
Check out our handy guide to increase bookings with your photography.
Absolutely! Chauffeur services are in high demand for weddings and other special occasions. Many of our owners who offer this service have fun dressing the part and being involved in the renter’s special day. DRIVESHARE offers a chauffeur option on the vehicle listing screen, which will also give you a suggested price. We recommend that you consider the time involved in your chauffeur service when setting the cost. Further deals or cost changes can be offered after a renter inquires with their specific needs.
If you would like to assign a person other than yourself to be the chauffeur, that person will also need to become a DRIVESHARE-verified driver. Contact us for more information.
Please check your local and state laws regarding obtaining any necessary licensing or approvals before offering chauffeuring services.
Yes! Vehicles can also be listed for events-only use. DRIVESHARE defines these non-driving rentals as "events" or “display-only”. Owners have the ability to limit rentals solely for events. When a car is booked for an event rental, no one other than the vehicle owner will drive the vehicle. The vehicle owner is responsible for driving or transporting the car to the renter’s requested location.
Vehicle owners will have the option to add coverage for the duration of the entire rental, including transportation of the vehicle to the location. For more information, check out our policies page.
When listing a vehicle for events only, simply uncheck the box by the driving or chauffeured rental options in the vehicle's availability and only select the "Events" field. The listing will then appear as available only for events.
Sometimes hosts want to create trips that are designed for special experiences. The Custom Trip feature allows hosts to create personalized trip offers for potential guests. Whether a host is looking to drive more traffic to their rental or offer holiday discounts or special weekend or event trip rates, creating Custom Trips will open the door to more rental opportunities.
Creating a Custom Trip for guests allows hosts on DRIVESHARE to make special offers available to select individuals or to anyone who clicks the link. (Link provided once the trip is built.) Hosts can build Custom Trips based on desired dates, rental types, pick-up and return locations as well as special rental rates.
Hosts can share these Custom Trip offers with specific individuals via e-mail or text message. Additionally, hosts can make Custom Trips available to anyone who has access to the shareable link that is supplied once your trip is created. Building trips is also an excellent marketing tool – these links can be posted widely on channels like social media, your website, etc. to help attract prospective guests.
Start building a Custom Trip by logging in to your DRIVESHARE account and clicking “My trips” from the account dropdown menu. Then, click on the “Build a Trip” button on the top of the page and follow the prompts.
Keeping up with your vehicle’s availability on DRIVESHARE is important for transactions to run smoothly and to avoid any disappointment for interested renters. Whether the car will be down for maintenance, in seasonal storage or was sold, this how-to article will guide you through deactivating and reactivating your listing or blocking off dates on the calendar.
Note: If you only plan to make your car unavailable for a particular period of time (e.g. you're on vacation or it's stored for the winter), we recommend using the calendar to block out the dates in which the car will not be available over completely deactivating your listing. That way your vehicle will be available in search results and potential renters will be able to contact you about future events.
Once your vehicle listing goes live on DRIVESHARE, the next step is maximizing traffic to your page. Simply polishing up the car’s description and posting eye-catching photos can give your listing a jumpstart. Get the rental requests rolling in with the following tips.
How to perfectly capture your car
Including crisp, clear-colored photos with every vehicle listing will show viewers how desirable your car is. Listings with more photos are the most likely to grab attention. Capturing the front of the vehicle, each side of the exterior, the rear, a view of the interior and dash, and your favorite details will show your audience what you love about the car. If you can, include a few shots of your car in action. To achieve the highest quality, use a high-resolution jpeg format, no less than 1MB and up to 10MB in overall file size. Photos uploaded to the site will automatically crop to an aspect ratio of 16:9 (1200 × 675 pixels), so be sure to frame your image wide or parts of the vehicle may not be visible once cropped.
The first photo on a DRIVESHARE listing also appears as the vehicle’s main photo on the site’s search results page. Since it is the first image that the public will see, it’s crucial for it to catch the renter’s eye so they can’t resist clicking on your listing for more information. Images that show the entire vehicle from a flattering angle with a picturesque background get the most clicks.
A clean background draws viewers' attention to the car (above), whereas a messy background is distracting (below).
A clean, inviting background is key to exceptional photos. Position your freshly detailed car in a picturesque environment. You want to clearly show the vehicle’s lines so prospective renters can easily see its design and condition. The perfect picture can be ruined by weeds, an overlooked paper cup or other debris. Be sure to remove anything that may adversely affect your image.
Some cars look good from down low, while some are best photographed at waist height and others from above. Experiment with different angles to see what looks best. Don’t be afraid to get dirty and shoot lying flat on the ground. Consider using a stepladder to capture the car from a higher perspective. The hour after sunrise and an hour before sunset offers the best “golden hours” of light. Shoot with the sun at your back and stand far enough away to keep your shadow out of the picture.
The vehicle in an image can appear distorted if a photo is taken too close or at an odd angle (below).
Tune up your vehicle listing description
Make sure your DRIVESHARE profile is fully filled out with proper spelling, grammar and punctuation in mind. The more information that interested renters can learn about your love of cars, the more inspired they will be! A full, written description of the vehicle presented in each listing will give renters a glimpse into the experience of driving your car. Details can include vehicle specifications, modifications, drivability details, special features and a brief description of the experience they will be in for if they choose your car.
To determine fair rental pricing, compare your listing to similar vehicles on DRIVESHARE. For the sake of your response rate and to avoid disappointing inquiring renters, it’s also essential to keep your availability calendar up to date with your latest weekend and holiday rates and block out any dates that you or the car will not be available.
Make the internet work for you
Want to give your ride the attention it deserves? A little bit of “elbow grease” online goes a long way. Chat about your DRIVESHARE listing in car forums and online groups. Hint: Photographers and wedding or event planners could be searching for cool cars to make their client’s day extra special. You can also link your profile to an existing web page and share your listing(s) across your social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Changes to your account can be made after logging in to DRIVESHARE. Once logged in, you should see an icon at the top menu on the righthand side that consists of three horizontal lines. Clicking on that icon will give you the following options:
My Trips: Check in on any trips and statuses.
My Collection: Manage, edit and submit vehicle listings.
My Account: Manage your account settings, such as notifications, payment information, payout settings and transaction history.
Watchlist: View your favorite cars.
Choose “Login” from the top menu, then click the “Forgot My Password” button and follow prompts.
Absolutely! As an owner, you control every aspect of your vehicle and its use on the platform. Owners control dates of availability, as well as types of rentals and pricing. If you are unable to commit to a rental request, simply choose to decline the request. When you do receive a request from a renter, you will also be able to view the renter’s profile prior to accepting or declining the request. All owners have final say in who rents their cars.
Yes, drivers and renters must be at least 25 years old. However, owners of any driving age can list a vehicle to rent on the site.
Don't have the DRIVESHARE app? No problem! Use this check-in/check-out form before and after each rental.
A photocopy of the document can be forwarded to support@driveshare.com once the trip is completed.
As an owner, you control every facet of your vehicle and how it will be enjoyed. Owners control availability, price, mileage, rental type and who gets to sit in the driver’s seat. When you receive a request from a renter, you will also be able to view the renter’s profile and qualifications prior to accepting or declining the request. If you are unable to commit to a booking request or simply don’t want to, you can always choose to decline.
To avoid disappointing our interested renters, do keep in mind that we reserve the right to deactivate your vehicle's listing if we see a trend of too many trips being declined or expired. If this happens, we will reach out to you directly.
Pro tip: You can change your vehicle's availability by utilizing the calendar in the "My Cars" section. This feature allows you to block out dates when the car will not be available, and even charge different fees for different dates!
This decision is completely up to you as the owner. We do suggest that you keep transactions in your geographical area. In most circumstances, it’s easier for the renter to come to you. Many owners feel comfortable with an exchange at their home. Some renters may ask to meet at a location more convenient for them. If this is the case, we suggest large parking lots such as malls and department stores. We also recommend using a location where you will be able to take the renter for a test drive to get them acquainted with the vehicle.
If you are able to deliver your car, such as the case of an event rental where it won’t be driven by the renter, you can indicate delivery distance, fees and airport pickup options when you list your car on DriveShare.
Most definitely. Be sure to check out local and state regulations but, generally, you can use a tracker on your own car without notifying the renter. In fact, we have found that using trackers increases peace of mind, aids in resolving disputes and can help prevent theft. We have partnered with a manufacturer of small portable GPS trackers, Family1st, to provide free devices to DRIVESHARE car owners (monthly data fees may apply). You can find more information here.
Should a renter get a ticket, the renter is responsible for paying any fees received during the reservation, as well as any parking ticket(s) received up to 24 hours after the end of the rental. If you find a parking ticket on your car or one is mailed to you, please pay it, and send a copy to us at support@driveshare.com and we will reimburse you. Please note that DRIVESHARE is not responsible for late fees added on to unpaid toll notices or parking tickets. For full reimbursement, we'll need to review the complete date and time of the violation as well as a copy of the ticket.
If the ticket is a moving violation, particularly a photo ticket where the driver is not identified, we will provide (upon request to support@driveshare.com) documentation to you to support your contesting of the violation and/or transferring the violation to the renter. Please note that procedures differ by jurisdiction.
In order for us to schedule payments from your completed rentals, we need to have accurate payout information on file. To do this, head on over to the "My Account" link after you log in, then go to the "Payout Settings" tab. Fill out the required information and click "Save" at the bottom of that page.
DRIVESHARE takes 20% of the daily rate of each completed trip. This fee covers the cost of the support, payment processing, driver verification, listing and availability management and support services provided by DRIVESHARE to both the owner and renter. For additional information, please refer to our policies page.
All owners are required to set up their DRIVESHARE account pages prior to accepting any booking requests. This ensures that when rentals are completed, owners will have the ability to immediately cash out their earnings. Funds are transferred to the owner’s DRIVESHARE account within 72 hours after a rental is completed. The funds will then transfer from the DRIVESHARE account into the listed bank account. Note that, depending on one’s bank, this could possibly take another day or two to appear in his or her balance. The funds should appear in your bank account within 5 business days after the rental is completed, depending on your bank’s processing times.
Additionally, if you believe there is a need to take payment out of a renter’s security deposit (damage not related to an accident, a soiled interior, smoking residue, etc.) please contact DRIVESHARE as soon as possible after the car is returned. Unless we’re otherwise notified, the security deposit is returned 72 hours after a rental ends.
Funds will be transferred from DRIVESHARE to the bank account that you listed three business days after the completion of your trip. This gives us time to make adjustments for cancellations, mileage overages, unfilled gas tanks, etc. Please inform us of any additional charges as soon as possible by emailing support@driveshare.com.
Please note that funds can sometimes take an additional day or two to appear in your bank account, so you can expect to see the payment 4-7 days after the rental period ends depending on your bank's processing times.
Depending on your account status, total annual transactions and other factors, you may receive a tax form from DRIVESHARE near the end of the tax year.
As always, we encourage you to consult a tax professional for assistance reporting your income. DRIVESHARE may issue tax forms in the following situations:
1099 K Requirements
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that all US companies operating as a third party settlement organization (TPSO) to report any information concerning third network transactions of any participating payee only if, for the calendar year:
The gross amount of total reportable payment transactions exceeds $20,000, AND
The total number of such transactions exceeds 200.
If a business makes payments via a third party settlement organization as well as cash or check to the same independent contractor, the third party will be required to report the amount of reportable transactions that exceed the minimum thresholds on Form 1099-K. If you cross both IRS thresholds in a calendar year, DRIVESHARE will provide you with a Form 1099-K.
Delivery of Form 1099-K
Any Form 1099-K issued to you will be mailed to the address you provided along with your taxpayer information. You may receive more than one Form 1099-K if your taxpayer information is listed on multiple DRIVESHARE accounts.
Tax Advice
Keep in mind that DRIVESHARE cannot and does not offer tax-related advice to any members on the site. Additionally, each owner is responsible for determining local indirect taxes and for including any applicable taxes to be collected or obligations relating to applicable taxes in listings. You can read more on taxes by clicking on the link to the IRS page that better explains the Sharing Economy Tax.
At DRIVESHARE, we do everything in our power to protect the owner and his or her vehicle. Before potential renters can get behind the wheel, they must meet our stringent eligibility criteria. DRIVESHARE performs comprehensive background audits. (For more information on renter requirements please refer to our policies page.) Once a renter has paid and passed all of our audits, they can confirm a booking.
DRIVESHARE provides coverage options for all rentals, and is chosen by the renter or owner depending on the type of rental. This coverage is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy.
Driving Rentals:
Renters can choose from 3 coverage options during checkout:
Good:
- Renter liability coverage: State Minimum
- Full Comp & Collision Protection
Deductibles:
- Physical: $6,000
- Liability: $2,500
Better:
- Renter liability coverage: State Minimum
- Full Comp & Collision Protection
Deductibles:
- Physical: $3,000
- Liability: $1,000
Best:
- Renter liability coverage: Up to 1M
- Full Comp & Collision Protection
Deductibles:
- Physical: $2,500
- Liability: $500
Event & Chauffeur Rentals
Owners are able to add insurance coverage for every Event or Chauffeur rental. This includes up to $1 million in liability coverage for both bodily injury and property damage for every rental period and collision coverage up to the vehicle’s agreed value listed on the DRIVESHARE website, subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy. The price to add insurance is calculated using the value of the vehicle, and is deducted from the payout amount should the owner opt in for insurance coverage for the Event or Chauffeur rental.
- Owner liability coverage: Up to 1M
- Full Comp & Collision Protection
Deductibles:
- Physical: $2,500
- Liability: $500
One important exclusion is that driving rentals are not available for vehicles registered in New York State, and our Chauffeur/Event insurance is not applicable to any trips starting or ending in New York State. However, vehicles registered in other states can be driven into New York but trips must begin and vehicles must be picked up outside of New York.
The Insurance ID card is only valid for driving rentals, and chauffeur/event rentals that have the insurance option added by the car owner. If you would like to carry the proof of insurance ID cards in the car during rental periods, please click here to download and print an ID card.
The vehicle’s insured value is set by the owner and agreed to by DRIVESHARE prior to listing on the platform. Values are verified using the top industry vehicle valuation tools. In the event of a total loss, you will receive up to the value amount that was listed on the DRIVESHARE platform.
Renting your vehicle outside of our platform will not afford you any coverage under DRIVESHARE's insurance policy. DRIVESHARE will not be held liable for any money transactions, damages, claims or vehicle breakdowns if the rental was not booked directly through DRIVESHARE.
While we cannot speak to the language in all automobile policies, many policies contain an exclusion if the vehicle is being rented to another for a fee. When a vehicle is being rented through DRIVESHARE for a driving rental, both liability and physical damage coverage is provided for the vehicle for the entire rental period subject to the policy terms, conditions and exclusions. For chauffeur and event rental, the owner is able to add liability and physical damage coverage for every rental.
Owners are able to add insurance for Event/Chauffeur rentals to every trip (with the exceptions of cars located in the state of New York), subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy. If you are using a chauffeur to drive the vehicle during the rental period, the person who will be driving will be covered as long as each driver creates an account and goes through the standard driver verification process. To add an approved driver, go to 'Your account' and select the 'Drivers' tab to enter the driver's details for verification to become and approved driver.
Before and after each rental period, a vehicle inspection should be completed, and taking photos of the vehicle before and after each rental is encouraged.
If an incident occurs during the rental period and there is a need to file a claim, please contact us within 48 hours of the rental's end by filling in the DRIVESHARE Claim Form.
Unfortunately, due to New York state insurance regulations, DriveShare is unable to offer driving rentals in New York. This applies to cars registered in New York as well as to trips beginning in New York State. For example, a vehicle registered in a neighboring state can be picked up in that that state and driven into New York and later returned to the state where it was picked up. However, a DriveShare rental cannot be picked up from a location in New York or delivered by the owner for a rental beginning in the state.
Chauffeur/Event rentals are available in the New York State for owners who can provide their own insurance.
