BlaBlaCar: All info about their connections and services

With BlaBlaCar, drivers should be able to cover their expenses but not make too much profit. For this reason, the platform proposes a reasonable price per passenger to each driver who posts an offer. This price is based on the route length, fuel costs and vehicle wear and tear. This price can be adjusted up and down by the driver, but only within a fixed price range.

How many travelers can ride in a single car depends entirely on the vehicle and the driver's preferences. If the car has five seats, up to four passengers can generally be selected. However, it is advisable not to pack the car completely full, especially on long trips. This leaves enough space for luggage and also increases the comfort of the travelers.

No. When you offer a ride via BlaBlaCar, your motor vehicle liability insurance kicks in. This means that all passengers are also covered by the insurance.

With BlaBlaCar, the driver who posts the offer determines how payment is to be made. There are two options: cash or online payment. If the driver wants his money in cash, you as a fellow traveler should make sure to have the amount suitable with you. With online payment, you simply pay for your booked ride via Internet. You can see which payment methods BlaBlaCar offers under Payment methods of BlaBlaCar.

When you offer a ride, you can choose to receive your money in cash or via online payment. When paying in cash, your passengers simply bring the matching amount directly with them. With online payment, the amount first goes to BlaBlaCar. If the trip has then taken place as scheduled, the money will be transferred to you within 48 hours.

If a fellow traveler cancels the trip up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure, the space will be reopened for booking. If the trip is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, the seat will also be reopened for booking. In addition, as the driver, you will receive compensation in the amount of 50 percent of the agreed price. If the passenger does not appear at the agreed meeting point at the agreed time, the case must be passed on to the BlaBlaCar service center. The service center then obtains a statement from the passenger. If it turns out that the passenger was late or waited in the wrong place, you as the driver will receive the full fare.

If a driver does not officially cancel the trip online, simply does not show up or does not carry out the trip as planned, you as the traveler will get your money back. For this, the service department of BlaBlaCar must be contacted, which will first check the case. If a driver officially cancels the trip online, you as a passenger will be informed about this and will immediately receive your money back.