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How are drivers screened?

Here's how we screen and verify our community of drivers

Updated over 3 weeks ago

At Hitch, safety is top of mind. Requirements for drivers to be approved on our platform:

Car Requirements (updated Jan 2025):

  • Subcompact Vehicles, Compact Sedans, and Trucks are Not Allowed on the Hitch Platform.

  • Mid-size sedans, all SUVs, and Vans must be 2015 or newer.

  • Four Doors: This ensures room for luggage and riders alike.

  • Clean, fully operational, and well-maintained.

*Compact Sedans 2020-2025 & Trucks are allowed in College Station, TX.

Driver Requirements:

  • Drivers must be 21 and over.

  • License, Registration, and Insurance: Drivers must ensure that their license, registration, and insurance documents are current and valid.

  • Transportation Industry Standard Background Check: To ensure we keep our community safe, we will run the following checks.

    • County Criminal Search (Current)

    • National Criminal Search (Standard)

    • Sex Offender Search

    • SSN Trace

    • Global Watchlist Search

    • Motor vehicle record (MVR) Check

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