A Private Ride is HUM’s core feature and the primary reason drivers use the platform. It gives drivers the ability to legally accept direct ride requests, build recurring clients, and operate as independent transportation providers while still having commercial insurance protection through HUM.

A Private Ride is not a “side feature” — it is the entire foundation of HUM’s model.

The Core Idea

In traditional rideshare, drivers are not allowed to accept direct bookings. If a rider calls or texts and says:

• “Can you take me to the airport tomorrow morning?”

• “Can you pick us up after the game?”

• “Can I book you again next week?”

The answer has to be no, because the app controls the relationship.

HUM breaks that dependency.

A Private Ride lets the rider contact you directly. You decide whether to take the trip. You set the fare. You collect the payment. HUM provides coverage and compliance when you start and end the trip inside the HUM Driver app.

It’s the simplest possible model for a driver who wants ownership and the most logical evolution of the driving industry.

What Makes a Private Ride Different?

A Private Ride is defined by four core characteristics:

1. The Rider Contacts You, Not the App

The relationship belongs to you. Riders can text or call you directly. No algorithm determines whether you get business.

This means you are no longer competing with every other driver in your city for every request. You’re building a client list.

2. You Set the Fare

There is no algorithm.
No surge.
No “upfront pricing mismatch.”
No hidden cuts.

You quote the fare directly to the rider. The rider pays you directly.

3. HUM Covers the Ride When Logged in the App

Private Rides are legal and insured — only if you:

• Start the ride in the HUM Driver app when you arrive

• End the ride in the HUM Driver app when complete

This triggers HUM’s commercial coverage.

4. You Build a Business, Not a Shift

The goal of a Private Ride is not “one trip.”
It’s repeat business.

HUM is designed for drivers who want predictable income, not a never-ending cycle of chasing pings.

Why Private Rides Exist on HUM

Drivers needed a way to:

• Build recurring clients

• Earn consistently instead of chasing on-demand randomness

• Control their own schedule and pricing

• Say “yes” to the work they’re already being offered

• Legally conduct off-app trips without risking their personal insurance

Uber and Lyft solved “access to work.”
HUM solves “ownership of work.”

What a Private Ride Looks Like in Practice

A Private Ride usually begins like this:

• A rider texts you after a good trip asking if you can take them somewhere later

• A family asks if you can handle morning school drop-offs

• A business traveler asks if you can be their go-to airport driver

• A passenger asks for a pickup after a concert or sporting event

• A regular client books a ride for every Monday at 8 AM

In every case, you control:

• The price

• The timing

• The payment

• The relationship

HUM’s job is to provide:

• Insurance

• Compliance

• A way to log the trip

• Protection at airports and toll points

• A structure that keeps everything legal

You handle the business.
HUM handles the infrastructure.

What Private Rides Are Not

To avoid confusion, a Private Ride is not:

• A ride requested through the HUM Rider app

• An on-demand ping

• A pre-scheduled in-app booking

• A Live Request

• A Stripe-funded trip

• Surge-priced or algorithm-controlled

Private Rides are the driver-owned, driver-controlled part of HUM.

Why Drivers Choose Private Rides Over On-Demand

Most drivers use on-demand rides as a supplement.
Private Rides become the core income stream because they:

• Provide consistent riders

• Allow for predictable scheduling

• Offer higher earnings per hour

• Reduce downtime

• Build trust and repeat business

Drivers who use HUM seriously often earn more in a week of Private Rides than a month of algorithm-dependent rideshare.

Why Private Rides Matter for the Future of Driving

Ride services are shifting.

• Rideshare platforms are oversupplied

• Driver earnings are declining

• Autonomous vehicles are expanding

• Algorithms increasingly control supply and pay

• Independent drivers need tools, not gatekeepers

Private Rides give drivers long-term independence in an industry moving toward automation and consolidation.

Summary

A Private Ride is:

• A direct booking between a rider and a HUM driver

• Insured when logged correctly in the HUM Driver app

• Paid directly from rider to driver

• Priced by the driver, not the platform

• Owned by the driver, not an algorithm

• Repeatable, helping build a real client base

This is the foundation of HUM’s model and the key to earning more with stability and control.