Local guidelines
The rules and etiquette we ask you to follow as a LocaRide Local.
1. Basic mindset
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Travelers are visiting a place for the first time. Making them feel safe is your top priority.
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Simply sharing your "everyday life" is enough. No guide license or special skills are needed.
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Be punctual, and don't be late for the agreed time and place.
2. Rules during sessions
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Go at the Traveler's pace.
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Choose safe places and routes.
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If you run into any problems, contact LocaRide Support.
3. Prohibited conduct
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Transactions outside the platform (such as accepting payment directly)
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Selling products to, soliciting, or marketing to Travelers
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Discriminatory behavior, harassment, or inappropriate physical contact
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Taking Travelers to dangerous places or being involved in illegal activity
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Providing false profile information
4. Earnings
- Your earnings are confirmed once a session is completed.
- Your earnings are the amount remaining after the 20% platform fee is deducted.
- You can withdraw to your bank account once your balance reaches ¥5,000.
- Accepting tips or additional payments directly from Travelers is prohibited.
- For groups of 5 or more, a group surcharge (30% of the hourly rate per additional person) applies. The surcharge is also included in your earnings.
5. Expenses during sessions
- Please cover your own out-of-pocket costs during sessions, such as food, drinks, and transportation.
- You don't need to pay for the Traveler's share.
- The hourly fee doesn't include food, drinks, or transportation. Please let the Traveler know.
6. Account suspension
Your account may be suspended in the following cases.
- Serious violations of the guidelines
- Multiple complaints from Travelers
- Consistently low ratings (average below 3.0)
- Frequent no-show cancellations