RIDESHARE VEHICLE RENTAL AGREEMENT

Alabama Rideshare Rentals

Long-Term Weekly Vehicle Rental for Approved Rideshare Drivers

IMPORTANT: This template is provided for business planning and drafting purposes only. Have an Alabama attorney and your insurance agent review before use.

Agreement Date

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Rental Start Date

Owner/Lessor

Scottie Waldrep

Alabama Rideshare Rentals

Renter/Driver

Renter Phone

256-640-7103

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Renter Email

None

Vehicle Year/Make/Model

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VIN

________________

License Plate

None

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Mileage at Pickup

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Weekly Rental Amount

$350.00 per week

Payment Due Day

Sunday nights

Insurance Included by Owner

No, not required

Maintenance Included by Owner

Yes, subject to agreement

No Down Payment

NO, unless changed in writing

Approved Platform(s)

This Rideshare Vehicle Rental Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Alabama Rideshare Rentals ("Owner" or "Lessor") and the undersigned approved renter/driver ("Renter" or "Driver"). Owner and Renter may be referred to individually as a "Party" and together as the "Parties." The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the terms for Renter to rent the vehicle identified above for approved long-term weekly rideshare use.

1. Driver Qualification and Approval

Renter must be approved by Owner before taking possession of the vehicle. Approval is not guaranteed and may be revoked if any information provided by Renter is false, incomplete, misleading, or changes during the rental period.

·        Renter must provide a valid driver's license and remain legally licensed during the full rental term.

·        Renter must be at least 18 years old unless Owner approves otherwise in writing.

·        Renter must provide proof of current approval, active application status, or other approved transportation platform status if requested.

·        Renter must provide current residence address, phone number, email address, and emergency contact information.

·        Renter must have an acceptable driving history, no disqualifying suspensions, and no material undisclosed violations.

·        Renter agrees that only the approved Renter may operate the vehicle. No spouse, friend, relative, substitute driver, or passenger may drive unless approved in writing by Owner and insurance permits it.

2. Rental Term, Weekly Rate, and Payment

This Agreement is intended for long-term Monthly rental use. One Month minimum. The rental begins on the Rental Start Date listed above and continues week-to-week until terminated under this Agreement.

·        The weekly rental rate for the vehicle is $350.00 per week unless changed by written agreement.

·        No down payment is required at the start of the rental unless stated in writing. This does not waive the weekly payment requirement, late fees, damage liability, deductibles, or other amounts owed under this Agreement.

·        Weekly rental payment is due in advance before each rental week begins. For example, if the rental week runs: Monday 8:00AM to Sunday 8:00PM, then payment should be due Sunday by Sunday 6:00PM or Monday before shift for that week starts. The vehicle may not be used during any unpaid rental period.

·        Accepted payment methods: cash, electronic payment, money order, Venmo preferably or other method approved by Owner.

·        Payments are applied first to late fees, tolls, tickets, reimbursements, deductibles, cleaning, damage, recovery costs, and then to weekly rental charges unless Owner states otherwise.

·        Renter may not withhold payment because of a platform issue, low earnings, deactivation, personal hardship, account hold, slow business, or disagreement unless Owner agrees in writing.

3. Permitted Use

The vehicle may be used only for lawful, approved, responsible transportation use within the scope allowed by Owner, the insurance policy, and the rideshare platform rules.

·        Permitted use may include approved Uber and Lyft rideshare driving, provided Renter is active and in good standing with the platform and the use is allowed by insurance.

·        Other use, including delivery apps, courier work, long-distance travel, out-of-state use, or personal use, must be approved by Owner in writing before use.

·        Renter is solely responsible for complying with all, airport, local, state, and federal rules related to rideshare operation.

·        Owner does not employ Renter, does not control Renter's schedule, does not guarantee income, and does not guarantee approval or continued access to any rideshare platform.

4. Prohibited Use

·        No use by any unauthorized driver.

·        No racing, reckless driving, towing, off-road driving, hauling hazardous materials, illegal activity, transporting weapons unlawfully, or use while impaired by alcohol, drugs, fatigue, or medication.

·        No subleasing, loaning, pledging, selling, transferring, hiding, disabling, or abandoning the vehicle.

·        No smoking, vaping, illegal drugs, or open alcohol containers inside the vehicle.

·        No pets unless Owner gives written approval.

·        No rideshare or transportation use if Renter is not properly approved, active, licensed, insured as required, or legally permitted to operate.

·        No travel outside the approved operating area without written permission from Owner.

·        No tampering with GPS, dash camera, tracking device, odometer, diagnostic device, insurance documents, license plate, registration, or vehicle equipment.

·        No repairs, modifications, decals, wraps, aftermarket equipment, tinting, mechanical changes, or part replacement without written approval from Owner.

5. Insurance

Owner intends to maintain insurance coverage for the vehicle as stated in the summary above. Coverage is subject to the actual policy terms, exclusions, deductibles, driver approval rules, and insurance carrier requirements. Renter must cooperate fully with all insurance requirements.

·        Insurance is included by Owner only to the extent the applicable policy provides coverage for the vehicle, approved driver, and approved use.

·        Renter must not represent, assume, or tell any platform, passenger, officer, or third party that coverage exists beyond what the policy provides.

·        Renter is responsible for any deductible, uncovered damage, excluded loss, denied claim, chargeback, premium increase caused by misconduct, or claim arising from prohibited use, false information, unauthorized driver, policy violation, intoxication, hit-and-run, criminal conduct, or failure to report an incident.

·        Renter must immediately notify Owner of any accident, damage, claim, tow, impound, citation, police stop, platform safety report, insurance notice, or passenger complaint involving the vehicle.

·        Renter must provide accurate information to law enforcement, Owner, insurer, and platform representatives. Renter must not admit fault, settle claims, conceal damage, or make statements on Owner's behalf without approval.

·        If insurance coverage is cancelled, restricted, denied, or no longer available for this rental model, Owner may immediately suspend or terminate the rental and require return of the vehicle.

6. Maintenance and Repairs

Owner is responsible for ordinary scheduled maintenance as long as Renter follows this Agreement and promptly reports maintenance needs. Renter is responsible for negligent, abusive, unauthorized, or preventable damage.

·        Owner will handle approved routine maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, basic inspections, and ordinary wear items at Owner's selected shop unless otherwise agreed.

·        Renter must check warning lights, tire condition, engine temperature, fluid leaks, abnormal noises, braking issues, and other safety concerns before and during use.

·        Renter must immediately stop driving and notify Owner if the vehicle overheats, has oil pressure warnings, transmission issues, severe vibration, brake issues, flat tire, warning lights, or unsafe conditions.

·        Renter may not authorize repairs over $50.00 without Owner's prior written approval unless emergency safety circumstances require immediate action and Owner cannot be reached.

·        Renter is responsible for damage caused by ignoring warning lights, driving on a flat tire, overheating, low oil, improper fuel, collision, abuse, curb impacts, pothole damage, neglect, or unauthorized repair.

·        Renter must keep the vehicle reasonably clean and return it with all equipment, documents, keys, devices, chargers, and accessories present.

7. Fuel, Tolls, Tickets, Fees, and Operating Costs

·        Renter is responsible for fuel and must use the correct fuel type recommended for the vehicle.

·        Renter is responsible for all tolls, tickets, parking violations, red-light tickets, camera tickets, citations, airport fees, rideshare-related fees, impound fees, towing charges, and administrative charges incurred during the rental period.

·        Renter must notify Owner within 24 hours of receiving any ticket, toll notice, impound notice, tow notice, platform warning, or government notice related to the vehicle.

·        Any unpaid tolls, tickets, fees, or fines may be charged to Renter along with reasonable administrative/recovery costs.

8. GPS, Dash Camera, Monitoring, and Privacy Notice

Renter acknowledges that the vehicle may be equipped with GPS tracking, dash camera, telematics, diagnostic monitoring, and/or other security devices for vehicle protection, safety, theft recovery, maintenance, mileage, location verification, and rental compliance.

·        Renter consents to the use of GPS and vehicle monitoring during the rental period.

·        Renter may not tamper with, unplug, cover, disable, remove, alter, block, or interfere with any tracking, dash camera, or monitoring equipment.

·        Disabling or tampering with monitoring equipment is a material breach and may result in immediate termination, vehicle recovery, fees, and potential legal action.

·        Owner may use location information to confirm vehicle safety, recover the vehicle, respond to emergencies, investigate nonpayment, enforce the rental agreement, or comply with law enforcement or insurance requirements.

9. Pickup Inspection, Return Inspection, and Vehicle Condition

Before vehicle release, the Parties should complete a written and photo/video inspection documenting mileage, fuel level, tire condition, interior, exterior, windshield, lights, accessories, existing damage, and cleanliness. Renter accepts the vehicle in the condition documented at pickup.

·        Renter must return the vehicle in substantially the same condition, ordinary wear excepted.

·        Renter is responsible for new damage, missing equipment, excessive wear, smoke odor, pet odor, stains, trash, cleaning, lost keys, damage not documented at pickup, or damage caused during the rental period.

·        Renter agrees that Owner's inspection photos, GPS data, maintenance records, repair estimates, and third-party invoices may be used to determine charges owed.

·        Renter may request a joint return inspection, but failure to appear for inspection does not prevent Owner from documenting and charging for damage.

10. Accident, Breakdown, or Emergency Procedure

·        Check for injuries and call 911 when needed.

·        Move to a safe location if possible and lawful.

·        Call law enforcement and obtain a police report for any collision, injury, hit-and-run, theft, vandalism, passenger incident, or significant damage.

·        Notify Owner immediately by phone/text and provide location, photos, police report number, other driver information, insurance information, passenger information if applicable, and platform trip details if applicable.

·        Do not leave the scene unlawfully, admit fault, accept cash settlement, abandon the vehicle, or continue driving if unsafe.

·        If the vehicle is towed or impounded, Renter must immediately provide the tow company name, location, phone number, and reason for tow/impound.

11. Late Payment, Default, and Vehicle Recovery

Timely weekly payment is essential. Failure to pay, loss of contact, unauthorized use, insurance concern, GPS tampering, unsafe operation, or violation of this Agreement may be considered a default.

·        If weekly payment is late, Owner may suspend use privileges, demand immediate payment, require return of the vehicle, disable future rental access if legally available, and begin recovery efforts.

·        Payment due: Every Sunday by 6:00PM for the upcoming rental week. Grace Period: Unti Monday at 6:00PM. Late fee of $25 paid at the end of grace period if after 6:00PM.

·        72 Hours late: Vehicle must be returned immediately and may be recovered under the agreement.

·        Late fee: $_25__ per day after the due date, or the maximum lawful amount, in addition to the weekly rental.

·        If Renter fails to return the vehicle after demand, Owner may report the vehicle as overdue, pursue civil remedies, contact law enforcement when appropriate, and use GPS or lawful recovery methods.

·        Renter is responsible for reasonable costs of recovery, towing, storage, locksmith, repossession, legal notices, court costs, attorney fees where allowed, administrative costs, and lost rental time caused by default.

·        Renter must keep active communication with Owner. Failure to respond to Owner within 12 hours during an active default or safety concern may be treated as refusal to cooperate.

12. Termination and Return of Vehicle

·        Either Party may terminate this week-to-week rental by giving written notice. Owner may require immediate return for default, safety, insurance, maintenance, legal, or business reasons.

·        Upon termination, Renter must return the vehicle, keys, documents, and equipment to the location designated by Owner by the deadline provided.

·        Renter must not abandon the vehicle, leave it unsecured, leave it at an airport, tow yard, hotel, repair shop, impound lot, or third-party location without written permission.

·        Rent continues to accrue until the vehicle, keys, and equipment are actually returned to Owner or recovered by Owner, unless Owner agrees otherwise in writing.

13. Indemnification and Responsibility

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Renter agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Owner from claims, losses, damages, fines, penalties, attorney fees, deductibles, expenses, and liabilities arising out of Renter's possession, operation, misuse, prohibited use, false information, negligence, intentional conduct, unauthorized driver, platform violation, or breach of this Agreement, except to the extent caused solely by Owner's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

14. No Employment Relationship

Renter is not an employee, contractor, agent, partner, representative, or franchisee of Owner. Owner does not provide job placement, dispatch, passenger assignments, rideshare account access, wages, income, tax withholding, workers' compensation, unemployment benefits, or earnings guarantees. Renter is solely responsible for taxes, platform compliance, work decisions, and income reporting.

15. Taxes, Platform Accounts, and Compliance

·        Renter is responsible for all taxes and reporting related to Renter's earnings or business activity.

·        Renter must maintain any required rideshare platform accounts, inspections, background checks, airport permits, app approvals, vehicle documents, and compliance items required by Uber, Lyft, or other approved platforms.

·        Renter must notify Owner immediately if deactivated, suspended, rejected, restricted, or removed from a platform during the rental term.

16. Representations by Renter

By signing, Renter represents that all information provided in the rental application and this Agreement is true and complete. Renter confirms there are no undisclosed license suspensions, DUI-related restrictions, ignition interlock requirements, unpaid judgments, disqualifying insurance issues, severe driving violations, or other facts that would affect approval, insurance, or safe operation unless disclosed in writing to Owner.

17. Governing Law and Dispute Venue

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Alabama. Unless otherwise required by law, any dispute related to this Agreement, the vehicle, payments, recovery, or damages shall be brought in the appropriate court in ___Marshall __ County, Alabama. The prevailing Party may seek court costs and attorney fees where allowed by law or this Agreement.

18. Entire Agreement and Written Changes

This Agreement, any attached checklist, rental application, inspection sheet, payment schedule, and written addenda make up the entire agreement between the Parties. No verbal promise, text message, social media message, advertisement, or informal statement changes this Agreement unless clearly agreed to in writing by both Parties. If any part is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

19. Notices

Official notices may be delivered by text message, email, certified mail, hand delivery, or other written method to the contact information provided by the Parties. Renter must keep current phone, email, and address information on file with Owner during the rental term.

20. Acknowledgment

Renter has read this Agreement, understands it, had an opportunity to ask questions, and voluntarily agrees to all terms. Renter understands that failure to comply may result in charges, termination, recovery of the vehicle, legal action, and/or reporting to insurance or law enforcement where appropriate.

Renter Initial Checklist

Item

Renter Initials

Owner Initials

I understand the weekly rental amount is $350 unless changed in writing.

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__________

I understand there is no down payment, but weekly payment is due in advance.

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I understand only the approved renter may drive the vehicle.

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I understand GPS/dash camera or monitoring equipment may be used.

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I understand insurance is subject to policy terms and exclusions.

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I understand I may be responsible for deductibles, tickets, tolls, damage, and prohibited use.

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I understand maintenance is handled by Owner, but I must report issues immediately.

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I understand no income, platform approval, or ride availability is guaranteed.

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I understand late payment or breach may require immediate return of the vehicle.

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Vehicle Pickup / Return Inspection Addendum

Complete this section at pickup and return. Attach photos or videos of all sides, interior, dashboard, mileage, fuel level, tires, windshield, lights, registration, insurance card, and any existing damage.

Inspection Item

Pickup Notes

Return Notes

Initials

Mileage

Fuel Level

Exterior / Paint

Windshield / Glass

Tires / Wheels

Lights / Signals

Interior Seats

Floor / Trunk / Cargo

Odor / Smoke / Pets

Keys / Documents

Dash Cam / GPS / Equipment

Signatures

By signing below, the Parties agree to the terms of this Agreement.

OWNER / LESSOR

RENTER / DRIVER

Signature: _______________________________

Signature: _______________________________

Printed Name: ___Scottie Waldrep________________________

Printed Name: _____________

Date: ___________________________________

Date: ___________________________________

Phone/Email: 256-640-7103___________________________

Driver License #: _________________________

Optional Addendum: Payment Authorization and Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name

____________________________________________

Emergency Contact Phone

____________________________________________

Payment Method on File

Cash / Card / Bank / App / Other: __________

Payment Due Day Each Week

Sunday Nights________________

Late Fee Terms

$25 a day__________________________________________

Authorized Operating Area

Alabama________________________________________

Approved Platform(s)

_________________________

Special Terms / Notes

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Owner Use Notes Before Signing

·        Confirm in writing with your insurance agent that this rental model, approved driver, rideshare use, and physical damage are covered before releasing the vehicle.

·        Verify the driver's license, platform approval, address, payment ability, and driving history before signing.

·        Take detailed pickup photos and videos every time.

·        Keep a copy of the signed agreement, application, driver license, insurance documents, inspection photos, payment history, maintenance records, and all communication.

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