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.
Driver applications may sometimes be rejected due to non-compliance with stipulated guidelines, providing another reason to adhere closely to our requirements.
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?
Check out our other help center articles here or send us a live chat in the app.
If your application is rejected, follow these steps to reapply: Review rejection notes, address compliance issues, and resubmit corrected information through Hitch support.