September 2023 - The Month in Review: What You Need to Know

Hello & welcome to our monthly newsletter. You can expect all sorts of news, updates and policies regarding Drive mate. Let's dive right in!

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.

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.

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

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.

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Maximize your Earnings as a Host on Drive mate!

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.

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Unlock Your Next Adventure with Drive mate Car Rentals

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We are the newest and the fastest growing car-sharing community in Australia that is disrupting the mobility market for trips greater than 1 hour. We do that by building a connected car ecosystem which brings people who value flexible & affordable access to cars together with people who own cars & are willing to rent.