DriveMe Terms & Conditions
1. General Eligibility
1.1 Age Requirement
- Minimum: 23 years
- Maximum: 73 years
1.2 Driving Experience
- No minimum required; P-plate drivers are allowed.
- Drivers with 0–23 months of experience are subject to higher security deposit and insurance excess.
- Drivers with ≥24 months of experience are eligible for standard security deposit and insurance excess.
1.3 License Requirements
- Singapore Residents / PR / Foreign Residents residing > 12 months: Valid Class 3/3A Singapore-issued license.
- Foreigners residing < 12 months: Valid foreign license, passport, and International Driving Permit (or notarised translation if the license is not in English).
1.4 Safety Disclaimer
- DriveMe reserves the right to decline bookings if a driver is deemed a potential hazard.
2. Booking & Collection
2.1 Booking Process
- Book via www.driveme.sg at least 2 hours before collection.
- Select vehicle, rental duration, and optional add-ons.
- Confirm booking with payment and pay the security deposit at collection after signing a contract.
2.2 Vehicle Availability
DriveMe may substitute the reserved vehicle with another of similar category if unavailable, without additional liability.
2.3 Collection & Return
- Location: 60 Jalan Lam Huat #05-21, Carros Centre, Singapore.
- Operational Hours: 9 AM – 9 PM daily (first collection 9 AM, last 8 PM).
- Returns outside operational hours will incur a SGD $500 surcharge.
- Pick-up/Drop-off and Delivery/Collection services available for additional fees ($25–$65) with 12-hour advance notice.
3. Rental Fees & Payment
3.1 Rates & Charges
- Charged on a 24-hour, per-night basis.
- Security deposit required: SGD $500–$5,000 (depends on vehicle and driver experience).
- Late return: 1-hour grace period; thereafter, a 1-night rental fee applies.
- Early return: No refunds / rebates / incentives.
3.2 Payment Methods
- Online: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, UnionPay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay.
- Onsite: Credit card, PayNow, or cash (for rental fees and security deposit).
4. Insurance & DriveShield (CDW)
4.1 DriveShield Coverage
- Lite (included): Basic coverage, $12/night.
- Elite: 50% reduction of insurance excess, +$18/night.
- Pro: Zero excess payable, +$40/night.
4.2 Additional Drivers
- Up to 2 additional drivers permitted, covered under the main driver’s selected DriveShield tier.
- Unregistered drivers are strictly prohibited; unlimited liability will fall on the main driver.
4.3 Insurance Excess
- Excess varies by driver experience, vehicle category, accident location, and DriveShield tier.
- Specific excess tables apply for Singapore and West Malaysia (see FAQ for details).
5. Vehicle Use & Restrictions
5.1 Cross-Border Travel
- Entry to West Malaysia is permitted with a $20/night surcharge.
- Entry beyond West Malaysia, including Thailand, is strictly prohibited.
5.2 Fuel & Battery Policy
- Vehicles must be returned at the same fuel level (measured to nearest ⅛). Shortfall incurs SGD $30 per ⅛ tank.
- EV battery level must match collection level ±5%. Shortfall > 15% incurs SGD $30 fee.
5.3 Prohibited Items & Conduct
- Durians, smoking, and vaping are strictly prohibited. Non-compliance will incur a $500 cleaning fee.
6. Roadside Assistance & Replacement Vehicles
6.1 Hotlines
- Accident & Emergency / Breakdown (Singapore & Malaysia): +65 9888 8885
- Do not use WhatsApp calls.
6.2 Breakdowns
- Singapore: Replacement vehicle will be arranged but may differ from original make & model. Refunds given if replacement is a lower category.
- Malaysia: No replacement vehicles provided.
6.3 Accidents
- Refund of unused rental days depends on fault determination by insurance ("win-case" vs "lose-case").
7. Add-Ons
7.1 Protection Options ($5/night each)
- Rim Protector: Up to $100 coverage
- Tyre Protector: Up to $100 coverage
- Dent Protector: Up to $100 coverage
- Scratch Protector: Up to $100 coverage
7.2 TowMe Coverage (Malaysia)
$30/night, includes towing and tyre-patching services.
8. Amendments, Cancellations & Refunds
| Hours before Rental Start Date & Time |
Charges |
Refund |
| More than 72 hours |
Free amendments or cancellation |
100% refund |
| Between 24 to 72 hours |
50% of payable fees |
50% refund |
| Less than 24 hours |
100% of payable fees |
0% refund |
Promotional bookings are non-refundable and non-amendable.
9. Liability & Responsibility
9.1 Driver Responsibility
- Drivers are responsible for all tolls, fines, parking fees, and damages during the rental period.
9.2 Towing Charges
- Malaysia: All tow charges borne by the hirer.
9.3 Compliance
Hirers must comply with traffic laws, rental terms, and DriveMe instructions.
10. Miscellaneous
- Vehicle orientation available upon request via WhatsApp (+65 9888 8518).
- No CashCard / Touch ‘n Go provided; hirers must prepare their own for tolls and parking.
DriveMe reserves the right to amend these terms at any time.