Simple. Transparent. Trusted.

How ZiyamSelfDrive Works

Rent a self-drive car in under 5 minutes โ€” or list your car and earn passively.

For Lessees

Your complete guide to renting a self-drive car

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Search Your City

Enter your city, pickup date & drop-off date to see real-time available cars from verified hosts near you.

  • โœ“ Currently operating in Bengaluru
  • โœ“ Filter by category, fuel type, and transmission
  • โœ“ View exact pickup location on map
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Instant KYC Verification

Complete a one-time KYC: Aadhaar OTP, or upload your ID. Then upload your driving licence. Arya.ai verifies licence photos, optional liveness selfie, and face match.

  • โœ“ Aadhaar OTP eKYC, or PAN / voter ID / passport / Aadhaar photo via Arya.ai
  • โœ“ Driving licence extraction and selfie liveness
  • โœ“ KYC approved when the chosen identity check and licence check pass
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03

Pay Securely

Pay via UPI, credit/debit card, or net banking. A refundable security deposit is held in escrow.

  • โœ“ UPI, cards, net banking & wallets accepted
  • โœ“ Security deposit held separately in escrow
  • โœ“ Zero-fraud protection via Razorpay
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Pick Up & Drive

Meet the host at the pickup point, do a quick vehicle inspection, and you're off. No driver needed.

  • โœ“ Host hands over keys at agreed location
  • โœ“ App-based digital trip log
  • โœ“ 24/7 roadside assistance on standby
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05

Return & Deposit Release

Return the car at the agreed time. After a quick check, your security deposit is released within 24 hours.

  • โœ“ Video-documented handover
  • โœ“ Deposit released in N+1 settlement cycle
  • โœ“ Digital invoice emailed instantly

For Car Owners

Turn your idle car into a passive income machine

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Register & List

Submit your car details, photos, and pricing โ€” document verification (RC/insurance/PUC) usually completes within a few hours.

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Manage Availability

Set your calendar, blackout dates, and pricing per season from the Fleet Control Center.

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Earn 70%

You keep 70% of every booking. Ziyam handles payments, guest verification, and marketing.

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N+1 Payouts

Earnings are settled automatically to your linked bank account on an N+1 cycle.

Built on Ziyam's Technology Stack

Four systems working together โ€” not marketing labels, the real infrastructure behind every trip

Ziyam Axon Network

Supply Gateway

Routes every search to the right car โ€” availability, blackout dates, city/category matching, and real-time pricing across the whole listed fleet.

Ziyam Avya AI

Deeptech Trust Layer

Our AI assistant โ€” grounded in live booking and inventory data, not generic answers, so what it tells you about a car or a trip is actually true right now.

Ziyam Kyro

Execution โ€” Fleet Operator Console

The ground-staff app fleet operators run trips on โ€” check-in/handover, ID verification, and cash reconciliation, in the field, in real time.

Ziyam Arcs Command

Central Nervous System

The command center tying it together โ€” bookings, payouts, KYC review, and the full financial ledger in one place for our operations team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Do I need a driver's licence to rent?โ–ผ

Yes. A valid Indian driving licence is mandatory. International licences are accepted for foreign nationals with a valid IDP.

What is the minimum age to rent?โ–ผ

You must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driving licence for at least 1 year.

Is fuel included in the rental?โ–ผ

No. Cars are handed over with a pre-noted fuel level and must be returned at the same level. The fare covers the car rental only.

What happens if I return the car late?โ–ผ

Late returns are charged at the hourly rate. After 3 hours, a full-day charge applies.

Are there toll or parking charges?โ–ผ

Yes. All tolls, parking fees, and traffic challans during the rental period are the lessee's responsibility.

What is the security deposit for?โ–ผ

The security deposit protects against damage, traffic violations, and excessive km overage. It is fully refunded after a clean return.