# September 2023 - The Month in Review: What You Need to Know
Author: Gaurav Singhal
Author URL: https://drivemate.au/blog/author/gaurav-singhal/
Published: 2023-09-29
Category: Drive mate Newsletter
Category URL: https://drivemate.au/blog/category/drive-mate-newsletter/
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URL: https://drivemate.au/blog/september-2023-the-month-in-review-what-you-need-to-know-cln4tvjni39801nqm4kuhrwdd/

Hello & welcome to our monthly newsletter. You can expect all sorts of news, updates and policies regarding [Drive mate](https://drivemate.au/). Let's dive right in!

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Mileage Policy Update

**Here's a quick update on our policy changes:**

Daily mileage allowance is now set at 150 km.

Excess mileage charges are now fixed at $0.25/km.

We made these changes to keep Drive mate relevant and attractive to our guests.

## Introducing Trip Modification and Extension in Drive mate!

Introducing our latest feature for an enhanced travel experience – Trip Modification and Extension, now available on our web and our mobile apps.

### Trip Modification:

Easily adjust or extend your trips to accommodate changes in your plans.

### Trip Extension:     Extend your trips even after pickup.

Benefits: Enjoy the flexibility to adapt your trips according to changing schedules.

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## Simplified Security Deposit

We wanted to let you know about a change in our policy that makes car sharing even more convenient for you. You will now need to pay a security deposit of $250 once.

Maintain this deposit for 3 trips, if you have completed 3 trips you won't be charged any security deposit.

[**Review the Policy**](https://write.superblog.ai/sites/supername/drivemate/posts/september-2023-the-month-in-review-what-you-need-to-know-cln4tvjni39801nqm4kuhrwdd/Maximize your Earnings as a Host on Drive mate!)

## Own a car for as low as $189/week!

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The Drive mate car subscription offers attractive prices on car rentals and an option to create passive income. This is the next level of car ownership - get the freedom to own a car and earn extra money with maintenance and insurance included.

​ [View Cars](https://drivemate.au/subscription) ​

**Maximize your Earnings as a Host on Drive mate!**

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Let us dive into the step-by-step process of how to maximize your earnings as a host on Drive mate, and take advantage of car sharing in Australia.

[Know more](https://drivemate.au/blog/how-to-maximize-your-earnings-as-a-host-on-drive-mate-guaranteed-clbolzkjl1016361ko9s57whcu8/)

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