Terms & Conditions

1 Agreement formation

The hire agreement is formed when both the lessor and hirer have signed the vehicle hire contract. No verbal agreement creates a binding hire obligation.

2 Condition of vehicle

The hirer takes possession of the vehicle in the condition noted on the hire agreement at the time of collection. It is the hirer's responsibility to inspect the vehicle and raise any concerns before driving away.

3 Lawful use

The hirer is responsible for ensuring the vehicle is used lawfully at all times. The hirer must comply with all road traffic legislation, TfL licensing conditions, and the requirements of their rideshare platform account.

4 Licence maintenance

The hirer must maintain a valid TfL PCO driver licence and an active, approved account with their rideshare platform for the full duration of the hire period. Loss of either must be reported to the lessor immediately.

5 Permitted drivers

The vehicle must not be sub-let, loaned, or driven by any person not named as an authorised driver in the hire agreement. Any breach of this condition voids the lessor's insurance cover for that use.

6 Insurance

The lessor maintains insurance on the vehicle for public liability and third-party cover in accordance with the Road Traffic Act 1988. The hirer is responsible for any excess charges, losses not covered by the policy, and any use outside the policy's permitted conditions.

7 Indemnification

The hirer shall defend and indemnify the lessor from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, injuries, claims, demands, costs and expenses arising out of or connected with the possession or use of the vehicle during the rental term (except those covered by the lessor's insurance) and caused by negligence or non-observance of this agreement by the hirer, their driver, agents or employees.

8 Return on demand

Notwithstanding the period of hire shown overleaf:

1. The lessor may demand return of the vehicle at any time if they become aware of activity by the hirer which could reasonably lead the lessor to believe the hirer is acting in a manner prejudicial to the preservation or upkeep of the vehicle.
2. If the vehicle is not returned in accordance with (a), the hirer will pay hire charges at the lessor's published tariffs for any period of wrongful retention, including any administration charges incurred.

9 Payment terms

The hirer shall pay to the lessor hire charges and/or other charges that become due under this agreement by one single instalment within one month beginning with the date of this agreement.

10 Amendments

Any addition to or alteration of the terms and conditions of this agreement shall be null and void unless agreed upon in writing by the lessor and hirer.

11 Fire & theft

The hirer agrees to compensate the lessor in full for any loss in case of fire or theft.

12 Minimum hire period

Minimum hire period is 4 weeks.

13 Termination by hirer

The hirer may terminate the hire of the vehicle by giving 2 weeks notice and returning the vehicle to the lessor.

14 Bulbs & tyres

BULBS AND TYRES are the hirer's responsibility. TYRE MAINTENANCE NOT INCLUDED.

15 Road side recovery

ROAD SIDE RECOVERY IS NOT INCLUDED.

16 Daily checks

I (Hirer) fully agree to check OIL and WATER on a daily basis.

17 Data consent

I (Hirer) give my consent to share my details with third parties.

18 Penalty transfer

I (Hirer) give my consent to transfer all liabilities and penalty charges including Congestion Charge into my name.