Step 01
Apply and set up your account
Download the Nexus Rides app, create your driver profile, and submit the required documents (ID, license, vehicle details) for verification.
How it works
How Nexus Rides works for drivers
Onboarding, negotiation, and earnings designed to respect your time.
Registration and onboarding, step-by-step.
Getting started with Nexus Rides is straightforward. We focus on clear requirements and a clean onboarding flow so you can start earning as quickly and safely as possible.
Step 02
Get verified and go online
Once approved, you can go online when you're ready to drive. Set your availability so you only receive ride requests when it suits your schedule.
Step 03
Receive ride requests with offers
As riders request trips, you'll see pickup/destination details along with their fare offers within a smart suggested range.
Step 04
Accept or counter offers quickly
If an offer works for you, accept it instantly. If not, you can send a counter-offer—still within the safe range—so both sides can reach an agreement.
Step 05
Complete trips with safety tools
Navigate to pickup, complete the trip, and access Nexus safety features and support whenever needed.
Step 06
Get paid transparently
Earnings and fees are clearly broken down. You can review completed trips, track weekly income, and access payouts according to your region's configuration.
How fare negotiation works for drivers.
With Nexus Rides, you're not forced to accept every single offer at a fixed price. Instead, you see a suggested fare range and make decisions trip by trip.
- • Suggested range: For each ride, Nexus calculates a minimum and maximum price based on distance, time, and demand.
- • Incoming offers: You see the rider's proposed price, along with how it sits inside the range.
- • Your options: Accept instantly, or send a counter-offer within the same safe range.
- • Fast decisions: Negotiations are designed to complete quickly so you can spend more time driving and less time waiting.
- • Balanced outcome: Both rider and driver know the fare was agreed upon, not imposed—leading to better long-term relationships and ratings.
Example negotiation flow
- 1. Nexus suggests a range of $18–$26 for a city trip.
- 2. The rider offers $19.50.
- 3. You review the distance and time, and decide to counter at $21.00.
- 4. The rider accepts, and the fare is locked in at $21.00.
- 5. You complete the trip knowing that both sides agreed on the price in advance.
This model encourages fair outcomes over time and helps you prioritize trips that make sense for your earnings goals.
Flexible earnings, with real control.
Every driver uses Nexus Rides differently. Some prefer weekday commutes, others focus on evenings and weekends. Negotiation lets you choose the trips and fares that fit your plan.
Weekday commuter focus
Drive mainly during morning and evening commute windows. Combine several short city trips with negotiable fares to optimize hourly earnings.
Weekend & event focus
Drive during weekend nights and event times. Use negotiation to prioritize the most worthwhile trips for your time and distance.
Hybrid schedule
Mix weekday and weekend driving, using Nexus Rides as a flexible income stream that fits around your existing commitments.
Exact earning numbers will depend on your city, schedule, and acceptance patterns. Nexus Rides will provide transparent dashboards and statements so you can track performance over time.
Join Nexus Rides as a driver.
When onboarding opens, you'll be able to submit your application, complete verification, and start receiving ride requests in supported US cities.
- • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- • Eligible vehicle that meets local requirements.
- • Smartphone with the Nexus Rides driver app installed.
- • Willingness to follow safety and community guidelines.
This website will serve as the home for all driver-facing information: onboarding requirements, policies, FAQs, and safety guidelines—fully aligned with your legal documents.