Drivers

Drive with Palmetto State Rides

Palmetto State Rides (PSR) is a community-based ride service built around scheduled rides, fair payouts, and strong local partnerships. This page explains our vehicle and driver requirements, how payouts work, and what you can expect as a PSR driver.

1) Vehicle Standards

  • Model year 2019 or newer is preferred.
  • Four doors and seats at least 4 passengers comfortably.
  • Clean title (no salvage or rebuilt titles).
  • Clean, professional appearance inside and out.
  • Working A/C, heat, seatbelts, power windows, and door locks.
  • Interior must be clean, smoke-free, and free of strong odors.

2) Safety & Equipment

  • Functioning headlights, brake lights, turn signals, horn, and wipers.
  • No dashboard warning lights for brakes, engine, or airbags.
  • Up-to-date registration, inspection (if required), and insurance.
  • Phone mount and charger recommended for safe navigation.
  • Dashcam or in-car camera strongly recommended for safety and protection.

3) Not Allowed

  • Salvage or rebuilt vehicles.
  • Excessively loud exhaust or unsafe modifications.
  • Strong smoke, pet, or food odors inside the vehicle.
  • Visible body damage that affects professional appearance.
  • Smoking or vaping inside the vehicle while on PSR rides.

4) Driver Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license and a clean, safe driving record.
  • Meets all state and local requirements for carrying passengers.
  • Comfortable using navigation apps for routes and pickups.
  • Professional, courteous, and able to communicate clearly with riders.
  • Has a smartphone capable of running navigation and Stripe for payouts.
  • Agrees to PSR Driver Terms & Conditions.

5) Time-Block Driver Payouts (Standard / XL / Van)

PSR uses a simple rule:

Driver Payout = Customer Price − $10/$15 PSR Fee

The $10/$15 PSR fee is on the customer side only. Your payout is the remaining amount. Below are current time-block payouts by ride type.

Standard Rides – Driver Payouts

  • 10 minutes: customer pays $20 → $10 to driver
  • 15 minutes: customer pays $25 → $15 to driver
  • 25 minutes: customer pays $35 → $25 to driver
  • 35 minutes: customer pays $45 → $35 to driver
  • 45 minutes: customer pays $55 → $45 to driver
  • 60 minutes: customer pays $70 → $60 to driver

XL Rides (SUV / Larger Vehicle) – Driver Payouts

  • 10 minutes: customer pays $35 → $20 to driver
  • 15 minutes: customer pays $45 → $30 to driver
  • 25 minutes: customer pays $55 → $40 to driver
  • 35 minutes: customer pays $70 → $55 to driver
  • 45 minutes: customer pays $75 → $60 to driver
  • 60 minutes: customer pays $90 → $75 to driver

Van Rides – Driver Payouts

Van rides are always $5 cheaper than XL on the customer side. Payout rule is the same.

  • 10 minutes: customer pays $30 → $15 to driver
  • 15 minutes: customer pays $40 → $25 to driver
  • 25 minutes: customer pays $50 → $35 to driver
  • 35 minutes: customer pays $65 → $50 to driver
  • 45 minutes: customer pays $70 → $55 to driver
  • 60 minutes: customer pays $85 → $70 to driver

Guaranteed block pay: If a rider books a 45-minute block and only uses 30 minutes, you still receive the full 45-minute payout.

Tips: 100% of tips go directly to you.

6) Airport Ride Driver Payouts

Airport rides use flat, posted payouts. The amounts below are what drivers receive for each completed airport ride.

Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP)

GSP airport rides use standard time-block pricing, with an additional $5 airport fee added to the ride total.

Your final price depends on the time block selected for your trip.

Standard – Airport Driver Payouts

  • Asheville (AVL): $100
  • Charlotte (CLT): $150
  • Atlanta (ATL): $275
  • Clemson: $65

XL – Airport Driver Payouts

  • Asheville (AVL): $135
  • Charlotte (CLT): $200
  • Atlanta (ATL): $325
  • Clemson: $85

Van – Airport Driver Payouts

  • Asheville (AVL): $110
  • Charlotte (CLT): $175
  • Atlanta (ATL): $305
  • Clemson: $75

Ready to Drive?

If you meet the standards above and want to be part of a driver-first community, apply to drive with PSR. Once approved, you’ll receive onboarding details, payout setup instructions, and access to your driver tools.

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