FAQs
What is Hitchhyke?
Who can be a driver, and how do they sign-up?
I’m seeing on your Term of Service that to become a driver, I need to have a PPV license?
How Do I Join the Waitlist?
What is the earning structure for drivers?
What safety features will drivers benefit from? It can’t just only be about the passengers.
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Using the App
Hitchhyke Basics
Ride Types
Hitchhyke ride types overview
Direct ride bookings
Scheduled rides for riders
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Hitchhyke's coverage areas
Driver and passenger ratings
How drivers and passengers are paired
Fixing App Issues
Safety Features
Applying to Drive
How to apply to become a driver
Driver requirements
Vehicle requirements
How to update driver documents
How to Obtain Your Police Record in Jamaica for Hitchhyke Drivers
Driving Basics
Taking Rides
Ride Issues
Checking Your Trip History and Future Rides
Lost & found for riders
My driver's car photo doesn't match
How to request a ride
How to estimate the cost of a Hitchhyke ride
How to share ride info
How to rate your driver
Earnings and Bonuses
How Payments Work
Hitchhyke's fees
How to see your earnings
Understanding the Hitchhyke Subscription & Pricing Model
How ride earnings are calculated
Getting paid
Upfront pay
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Charges and Payment Methods
Charges and Fees
Toll Info For Drivers
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I was charged a damage fee
The Platform Fee
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Update your Account
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My car photo doesn't match my car
Add a new vehicle or switch cars
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Protect your personal info
How to create a Hitchhyke account
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Hitchhyke Safety Guidelines & General Usage Policies
Safety info for drivers
Sharing your location with friends and family
Partnership and marketing requests
Third party requests for data
Driver policies for Hitchhyke rides
Use of the Hitchhyke Logo and Brand
Hitchhyke Community Guidelines
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Rider policies for Hitchhyke rides
Hitchhyke Safety Policies
Hitchhyke’s law enforcement support
Communicate securely on Hitchhyke
Hitchhyke Legal Policies & Terms
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How to apply to become a driver
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by Hitchhyke Admin
Applying to be a driver is easy as long as you and your vehicle meet requirements. Start your application through the app.
How to start an application
- Create a Hitchhyke account through the app.
- Enter your name, phone number, and email address, then submit all the info we need to ensure you meet the driver requirements and vehicle requirements. If you sign out of your account, any application info you've submitted will be saved.
Setting Up Payment Information
Hitchhyke uses Stripe to handle payments, and drivers must set up a Hitchhyke-connected Stripe account as part of the registration process. Here's how it works:
- Receiving the Email: During the sign-up process, you will receive an email with a link to set up your Hitchhyke-connected Stripe account. Make sure to check your inbox and follow the instructions.
- Providing Information to Stripe: Click on the link in the email and follow the prompts to provide the information required by Stripe. This will include personal details, bank information, and any other necessary information to set up your account. After submitting your information, you will need to wait for Stripe to verify your account. This process ensures that all payments are handled securely.
- Finishing Hitchhyke Registration: Once your Stripe account has been verified, you will be able to finish your Hitchhyke account registration. Congratulations! You're now ready to start offering rides on the Hitchhyke platform.
Remember to keep all your information up-to-date and accurate, as discrepancies might delay the verification process.
See your application status
Check your application status any time by signing in to the app.