Do you offer your guests a driving service?

[Elisa2938]

If a guest doesn't want to take an uber or lyft is there a service you can suggest to them? Can I add a driving service as an amenity?

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Elisa2938 Insurance and liability spring to mind. I suggest we leave taxi services to the experts.

[Fiona256]

You could suggest walking. Or a bus.

[Marie8425]

Just my personal experience. My grown son still lives in  Hawaii was visiting me in Arizona during a time where our weather was normal for Arizona.  Hawaii temperatures are not above 100.  My son is an exec with an UBER Account.  Not a necessity just to be nice I arranged a pick up ride.  Not  really cheaper because I did hire a licensed insured small business with good reviews.  My son got off the 6 hour flight for 1 hour transport in 110 degree weather in a vehicle I wasn't told made noise and had no air.  The owner when I complained gave me a discount less than my son's tip on if I booked again.  I suggest don't refer what you have no control of

[Helen3]

You can but you'd need to get commercial car insurance and probably couldn't charge enough again to make it worth your while @Elisa2938 

Why wouldn't your guests want to use Uber etc ? 

[Robin4 · Accepted solution]

@Elisa2938 

Yes, Elisa I do offer a driving service to my guests, depending on the situation. I will only offer it in my local area.  I would not however mention it as 'an amenity'! By doing so it could be interpreted as a paid part of the Airbnb reservation contract! It is something I privately arrange with the guest so it's nothing to do with Airbnb.

Many of my guests have come to my area to attend a wedding at one of the many local wineries. It's only a few minutes out of my time to drive them to the venue, I don't charge for it, I do it because I want to make their stay as nice and streamlined as possible. I don't have to worry about an after event pick-up because the bridal party invariably arrange a bus shuttle service to deliver guests back to their local accommodation at the conclusion of the reception.

It's a win/win and guests love me for it.......

 

I don't charge for it so there are no insurance issues attached to it! It's a bit like sharing a bottle of wine with friends.....apart from the fact that I am buying a good review!!! 

Cheers......Rob

[Suzanne302]

@Elisa2938 

As has already been mentioned, insurance may be an issue. Like Robin, if I'm available, I have offered guests a ride for free. It's nothing extra for me really, but it goes a long way in making a guest feel special.

One couple I hosted tried to pay me for the ride, but I refused. When they left, I discovered they had left me a $20 bill with a thank you note. And of course, a 5 star review!

If you are trying to make extra cash, and have the time to offer a taxi service, I don't see why you couldn't explore it after talking to an insurance agent. It would be a nice amenity to offer especially if you have a lot of guests that fly into the area and don't have a car.