Guide

How to hire a driver for your own car: a complete guide

1 October 2026 · 5 min read · Ritzy team

Owning a car in a busy city doesn’t mean you always want to drive it. Traffic, parking, late nights and long highway stretches are all reasons people now hire a professional driver for their own car instead of taking a cab.

Driver-for-your-car vs. a taxi

With a taxi, you ride in someone else’s vehicle. With a driver service like Ritzy, the driver comes to you and drives your car. That means your own comfort, your child seat, your luggage and your music — and you can make as many stops as you like during the booking.

When it makes sense

• Evenings out — get you and your car home safely after dinner or a party.
• Long days — back-to-back meetings or errands, with the driver waiting between stops.
• Road trips — let someone else handle the highway.
• Elderly parents — a safe, patient driver in the family car.
• When your regular driver is away — a temporary driver fills the gap.

How to book with Ritzy

1. Sign in with your mobile number, then tap Book a driver (or use the Ritzy app).
2. Choose instant or scheduled, and one-way or round trip.
3. Set pickup and drop on the map. Usage hours are calculated automatically — adjust them with − / +.
4. Add your car type, registration and transmission, plus any note for the driver.
5. Check the estimated fare and confirm. Your driver is assigned and arrives within 30 minutes.
6. Share the start OTP when the driver arrives, and you’re off.

What to check before you hand over the keys

• The driver’s name and photo match what the app shows.
• Your car’s documents (RC, insurance, PUC) are in the car.
• Fuel level and any existing scratches are noted.