Drive with Rideline
Join a Long Island chauffeured car service trusted since 2013. We partner with experienced, TLC-licensed owner-operators who drive their own late-model luxury vehicles, and you keep 80% of every base fare plus 100% of the gratuity.
Chauffeur Requirements
Your Own Luxury Vehicle
A late-model luxury sedan or SUV, kept clean and well maintained, with current registration and insurance.
5+ Years & TLC License
At least five years of professional chauffeur experience and a valid NYC TLC license.
Professional Standards
Professional business attire on every trip, punctuality, and courteous, discreet service.
Background & Drug Testing
A background check before starting and annual drug testing.
How You Earn
You work as an independent contractor (1099). Rideline keeps a 20% commission on the base fare, and everything else on the trip goes to you.
Of Every Base Fare
Only 20% commission to Rideline
Of the 20% Gratuity
Added to every ride, all yours
Of Trip Extras
Tolls, parking, meet & greet, car seats
Example: JFK to Southampton
$349 flat-rate base fare
You keep 80%: $279.20
Plus the full 20% gratuity: $69.80
Your earnings: $349.00 plus any tolls
Card processing fees apply to rides paid by card. Independent contractors are responsible for their own vehicle, insurance, and taxes.
Why Chauffeurs Drive with Rideline
Rideline is owner-operated and dispatched locally from Selden, NY, so you work with a team that knows the routes and the customers.
✓ Steady airport work to JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and MacArthur
✓ High-value Hamptons, North Fork, and long-distance runs, plus corporate clients
✓ Local, owner-level dispatch available 24/7, not an outsourced call center
✓ Flexible schedules for independent contractors
✓ Repeat customers who rate our chauffeurs 4.9 stars on Google
Apply to Drive with Rideline
Tell us about your experience, vehicle, and availability. Our team reviews every application and contacts qualified chauffeurs directly.
Chauffeur Application FAQ
Do I need my own vehicle?
Yes. Rideline partners with owner-operators who drive their own late-model luxury sedan or SUV, kept clean, well maintained, and properly insured.
How much does Rideline keep?
Rideline keeps a 20% commission on the base fare. You keep 80% of the base fare plus 100% of the 20% gratuity, tolls, parking, meet and greet, and car seat fees. Card processing fees apply to rides paid by card.
Am I an employee?
No. Rideline chauffeurs work as independent contractors under a signed agreement and receive a 1099.
Is there a dress code?
Yes. Chauffeurs wear professional business attire on every trip.
What happens after I apply?
Our team reviews your application and contacts qualified chauffeurs to verify your license, vehicle, and insurance documents and complete the background check.
