Effective Date: October 10, 2026
Last Updated: October 2026
Company: Byryde Corp.
Website: https://byryde.com
Support Email: support@byryde.com
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE DRIVER TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING AS A DRIVER OR ACCEPTING TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS THROUGH THE BYRYDE PLATFORM.
By creating a Driver account, accessing the Byryde Driver application, accepting ride requests, or providing transportation services through the Byryde platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Driver Terms of Use ("Terms”).
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between Byryde Corp. ("Byryde,” "Company,” "we,” "us,” or "our”) and the individual transportation provider ("Driver,” "Independent Contractor,” "you,” or "your”).
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Byryde Driver platform.
These Terms should be read together with any applicable Independent Contractor Agreement, Driver Indemnification and Liability Agreement, insurance requirements, airport operating policies, and other policies expressly incorporated into your agreement with Byryde.
Byryde Corp. operates a technology-based transportation network platform accessible through its mobile applications and official website at https://byryde.com.
The platform connects individuals requesting transportation services ("Riders”) with independent third-party transportation providers ("Drivers”).
Byryde provides technology, ride-matching, payment-processing, communication, and related platform services.
Drivers using the Byryde platform operate as independent third-party transportation service providers.
The parties intend to establish an independent contractor relationship rather than an employer-employee relationship, subject to applicable law and the actual circumstances of their working relationship.
Drivers are not authorized to represent themselves as employees, officers, agents, or legal representatives of Byryde.
Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, franchise, or employment relationship.
Subject to applicable laws, platform safety standards, and accepted transportation commitments, Drivers generally retain discretion over:
Byryde does not guarantee any minimum number of ride requests, working hours, earnings, or transportation opportunities.
To the extent consistent with applicable law, Drivers are responsible for obtaining benefits and protections associated with their independent business activities.
Drivers are not entitled to employee benefits from Byryde solely because they use the platform.
Nothing in these Terms waives employment-related rights or protections that cannot lawfully be waived.
To become and remain an approved Byryde Driver, you must:
Byryde may conduct identity verification, driving record reviews, criminal background checks, and other eligibility screenings through authorized third-party providers, including Checkr.
Background screening will be conducted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act where applicable.
Drivers must provide accurate information and any legally required authorizations.
Where permitted by applicable law and disclosed before payment, Byryde may charge a Driver verification or background screening fee.
Any such fee must be disclosed through the Driver application before payment authorization.
Payment of a verification fee does not guarantee approval to use the platform.
If a verification fee is charged, Byryde will disclose the applicable refund terms and any circumstances in which the fee may be refunded.
Byryde may periodically review Driver eligibility, driving records, insurance information, vehicle documentation, and background screening status.
Drivers must promptly notify Byryde of:
Drivers must maintain accurate personal, vehicle, insurance, and payment information.
Driver accounts are personal and may not be sold, transferred, rented, shared, or used by unauthorized individuals.
Drivers are responsible for protecting their account credentials and reporting suspected unauthorized access.
Drivers must use vehicles that satisfy applicable legal requirements and Byryde's published vehicle standards.
Vehicles must:
Drivers are responsible for maintaining their vehicles in safe operating condition.
This includes maintaining brakes, tires, steering, lights, seat belts, and other safety-related components.
Drivers must not provide transportation using a vehicle they know or reasonably should know is unsafe.
Drivers must maintain all automobile insurance required by applicable law.
Drivers must also comply with transportation network company insurance requirements applicable to the jurisdiction in which they operate.
Insurance requirements may vary depending on whether:
Byryde may maintain insurance coverage required by applicable law. The existence, limits, exclusions, and applicability of coverage are determined by the governing insurance policies and applicable law.
Drivers must not assume that personal automobile insurance covers commercial or ridesharing activities.
Drivers must provide valid insurance documentation upon request and promptly update expired or modified policies.
Failure to maintain required coverage may result in suspension or removal from the platform.
Unless otherwise required by law or expressly agreed in writing, Drivers are responsible for their own business expenses, including fuel, maintenance, vehicle financing, registration, cleaning, parking, and applicable taxes.
Byryde may offer transportation requests to eligible Drivers through the Driver application.
Drivers generally may accept or decline ride requests, subject to applicable laws, platform policies, and obligations arising from accepted trips.
After accepting a ride request, Drivers agree to make reasonable efforts to complete the transportation service safely and professionally.
Drivers must not intentionally manipulate ride availability, trip status, pickup locations, or platform records.
Drivers must comply with all applicable traffic and transportation laws.
Drivers must not:
Drivers must treat Riders respectfully and professionally.
Harassment, intimidation, discrimination, threats, physical violence, sexual misconduct, and other unlawful conduct are strictly prohibited.
Drivers must comply with applicable nondiscrimination and accessibility laws, including requirements concerning Riders with disabilities and service animals.
Drivers must use lawful and reasonably safe pickup and drop-off locations.
Drivers must not stop in prohibited traffic lanes, restricted areas, or unsafe locations.
Drivers must follow applicable airport, event venue, and local transportation regulations.
Drivers must take reasonable precautions to protect passenger safety.
Drivers must not knowingly permit unlawful or dangerous conduct inside their vehicles.
If an emergency occurs, Drivers should contact emergency services immediately.
In the United States, dial 911 for emergencies.
Drivers must comply with applicable disability-access laws.
Drivers may not unlawfully refuse transportation to Riders with disabilities or individuals accompanied by legitimate service animals.
Any permitted accommodations or exceptions must comply with applicable law.
Drivers may receive compensation for completed transportation services facilitated through Byryde.
The applicable compensation structure, including platform service fees or commissions, will be disclosed through the Driver application or applicable written agreements.
Transportation charges may include:
The amount paid by a Rider may differ from the amount received by a Driver because of disclosed platform fees, applicable deductions, taxes, or other adjustments.
Byryde may deduct disclosed service fees or commissions from transportation payments.
Applicable fee structures may be modified prospectively with notice as required by law or contract.
Byryde may use third-party payment processors to collect Rider payments and distribute Driver earnings.
Drivers agree to provide accurate payment and banking information.
Payment schedules, processing periods, and applicable fees will be disclosed through the platform or relevant payment agreements.
Byryde may make reasonable payment adjustments for:
Drivers may dispute payment adjustments by contacting support@byryde.com.
Where tipping is supported, tips designated for Drivers will be distributed in accordance with applicable law and Byryde's disclosed tipping policies.
Drivers are responsible for complying with applicable tax obligations arising from their transportation earnings.
Byryde may issue required tax documentation and report payments to government authorities as required by law.
Nothing in these Terms prevents legally required tax withholding or reporting.
Drivers are responsible for their own actions and omissions while providing transportation services.
Drivers may be held legally responsible for losses, injuries, or damages caused by their negligence, reckless conduct, intentional misconduct, or violations of applicable law.
Unless otherwise required by law, Drivers are responsible for traffic citations, parking violations, and other penalties resulting from their own unlawful conduct.
Drivers are responsible for maintaining their vehicles and addressing damage resulting from normal use, maintenance issues, or their own conduct.
Damage caused by Riders may be reported through Byryde's applicable damage claim procedures.
Byryde does not guarantee reimbursement for every reported damage claim.
Drivers must promptly report accidents occurring during Byryde-related transportation services.
Drivers must cooperate with legally required accident investigations, insurance claims, and regulatory reporting procedures.
Drivers should provide accurate incident information and preserve relevant evidence when safe and lawful.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Drivers agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Byryde Corp., its officers, directors, employees, and representatives against third-party claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and reasonable legal expenses arising from:
This indemnification obligation does not apply to the extent a claim arises from Byryde's own negligence, misconduct, breach of contract, or statutory obligations, or where indemnification is prohibited by applicable law.
If a Driver separately executes a Byryde Independent Contractor Indemnification and Liability Agreement, that agreement may establish additional obligations, subject to applicable law.
Any conflict between agreements should be resolved according to their expressly stated order of precedence.
Nothing in either agreement eliminates legal protections that cannot lawfully be waived.
Drivers providing transportation services at airports must comply with applicable airport rules, permits, designated pickup and drop-off procedures, and transportation network company requirements.
Drivers operating at Boise Airport must follow applicable airport regulations and any current Byryde Boise Airport operating instructions.
These may include:
Airport-related fees may apply when required by airport authorities or disclosed through Byryde's applicable pricing and payment policies.
Drivers must not independently impose unauthorized airport charges on Riders.
Drivers are responsible for complying with applicable airport regulations.
Violations may result in airport penalties, loss of airport access privileges, or platform restrictions, subject to applicable law.
Drivers must not:
Violations may result in investigation, account restrictions, suspension, or termination.
Byryde may collect and process information necessary to operate the platform, including:
Information will be processed in accordance with applicable law and Byryde's Privacy Policy.
When the Driver application is online or providing an active transportation service, Byryde may collect location information to support dispatch, navigation, trip tracking, safety, and other disclosed operational purposes.
The collection and use of location information will be subject to applicable permissions, disclosures, and privacy laws.
Drivers may access Rider information only as reasonably necessary to provide authorized transportation services.
Drivers must not misuse, sell, disclose, or retain Rider personal information for unauthorized purposes.
Byryde may send operational communications, including:
Marketing communications will be subject to applicable consent requirements.
Byryde may temporarily suspend or restrict a Driver account for legitimate reasons, including:
Byryde may impose immediate restrictions when reasonably necessary to address an imminent safety threat, suspected serious misconduct, or legal compliance concern.
Byryde may permanently deactivate a Driver account for serious or repeated violations, subject to applicable law and contractual obligations.
Where required by law or provided under Byryde policy, Drivers may request a review of a deactivation decision.
Appeal requests may be submitted to:
Drivers may discontinue use of the Byryde platform and request account closure, subject to any outstanding lawful obligations.
Termination does not eliminate the Driver's right to receive legitimately earned compensation, subject to lawful adjustments and applicable payment-processing requirements.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Byryde technology platform is provided on an "AS IS” and "AS AVAILABLE” basis.
Byryde does not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or continuous availability of ride requests.
Byryde does not guarantee any particular level of income, number of trips, or business profitability.
Drivers acknowledge that earnings may vary depending on demand, availability, location, trip acceptance, expenses, and other factors.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Byryde shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising from use of the technology platform.
Any contractual limitation on Byryde's direct liability must be interpreted consistently with applicable law and must not exclude liabilities that cannot legally be limited.
Nothing in these Terms limits rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be waived, including applicable statutory protections, insurance obligations, or liability for conduct that cannot legally be excluded.
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHT TO PURSUE CERTAIN CLAIMS IN COURT.
Before initiating formal proceedings, Drivers and Byryde agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally.
Written notices may be sent to:
The parties will have 30 days after receipt of a dispute notice to attempt a resolution, unless otherwise required by law.
Except for disputes excluded by applicable law or this agreement, claims arising from these Terms or the Driver's use of the Byryde platform shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration.
Arbitration shall be administered under applicable American Arbitration Association rules, unless the parties agree otherwise.
The Federal Arbitration Act shall govern interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration provision to the extent applicable.
Claims that cannot lawfully be required to proceed through arbitration are excluded.
Nothing in these Terms prevents Drivers from filing complaints with government agencies, reporting legal violations, or exercising other non-waivable statutory rights.
To the extent permitted by applicable law:
BYRYDE AND THE DRIVER AGREE THAT DISPUTES SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION SHALL BE BROUGHT ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS PART OF A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
This provision does not apply where prohibited by law.
Drivers may opt out of the arbitration agreement by submitting written notice within 30 days after first accepting these Terms.
Opt-out notices must be sent to:
The notice must identify the Driver and clearly state the intention to opt out of arbitration.
Opting out will not, by itself, disqualify an otherwise eligible Driver from using the platform.
Arbitration costs shall be allocated in accordance with the applicable arbitration rules and governing law.
Nothing in these Terms requires a Driver to pay arbitration fees that applicable law prohibits imposing on the Driver.
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Idaho, except where federal law or mandatory laws of another jurisdiction apply.
Byryde may update these Terms periodically.
Material changes will be communicated as required by applicable law.
Where required, Byryde will obtain the Driver's consent before updated Terms become binding.
If any provision is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain effective to the extent permitted by law.
These Terms, together with expressly incorporated agreements and policies, constitute the agreement governing the Driver's use of the Byryde platform.
Failure by either party to enforce a provision does not constitute a permanent waiver of that provision.
Drivers may not transfer their accounts or contractual rights without Byryde's prior written consent, except where applicable law provides otherwise.
For Driver support, payment questions, insurance documentation, account verification, legal notices, or disputes, contact:
Byryde Corp.
Official Website: https://byryde.com
Driver Support: support@byryde.com
Legal Notices: support@byryde.com
By selecting "I Agree,” "Accept,” "Continue,” or a similar confirmation within the Byryde Driver application, you acknowledge that:
By accepting these Terms, you enter into a binding agreement with Byryde Corp., subject to applicable law.
