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What are the requirements to drive?

Here are the requirements for driver approval

Updated over 3 months ago

At Hitch, we want to craft the best experience for riders and drivers. We have a few requirements for drivers to be approved on our platform. These requirements ensure the riders' experience on long-distance travel is always top of mind.

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
                   - This assures that we can keep our community safe.

Questions?
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