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FD Founding Driver Club

The first 50 founding drivers
earn more.

Founding drivers get perks that no future driver will ever receive. These 50 spots are the most valuable positions in Cruze - claimed first-come as drivers are approved at launch.

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/ 50 spots remaining

Founding Driver Spots

Updates as drivers are approved at launch

Everything founding drivers receive.

Four exclusive perks that kick in the moment you're approved - some permanent, some front-loaded to reward you early.

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Permanent 78% Pay Rate

The first 20 drivers approved in a market lock in a permanent 78% pay rate for as long as they drive on Cruze. This rate never changes, never expires, and no future driver can earn it.

First 20 drivers only
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85% Pay for Your First 45 Days

Every one of the 50 founding drivers starts with an 85% pay rate during their first 45 days on the platform. That's the highest rate available - designed to reward you for taking a chance on Cruze early.

All 50 founding drivers
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$25 Cruze Credit

A $25 Cruze platform credit is applied to your account the day you're approved. Use it however Cruze credits apply - it's our way of saying thanks for being part of the foundation.

All 50 founding drivers
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Founder Badge & FD Verification

Your driver profile permanently displays the Founder Badge and the FD verification mark - Cruze's version of a blue check. Riders can see it. It never goes away. There's no way to earn it after launch.

All 50 founding drivers

How spots are assigned.

Founding status is determined by approval order - the first 50 drivers fully approved in a market lock in their spot.

Join the driver waitlist

Sign up on our waitlist as a driver. Being on the waitlist puts you in line - the earlier you sign up, the earlier we reach you when we launch.

Complete your application

When Cruze launches in your area, you'll be invited to submit your driver's license, vehicle details, and pass a background check - all in-app.

Get approved & lock your spot

The moment your application is fully approved, your spot in the founder count is locked. The first 50 approved in your market become Founding Drivers.

How the pay rates stack.

The benefits layer on top of each other for the most impactful drivers who act fastest.

If you are among the first 20 approved drivers, you receive the 85% launch rate for your first 45 days, then your pay locks permanently at 78% - for life.

Drivers approved in spots 21-50 receive the 85% launch rate for the first 45 days, then move to the standard platform rate.

Spots 1-20 - Best Rate 85% for first 45 days, then permanently 78% forever.
Spots 21-50 - Launch Rate 85% for first 45 days, then standard platform rate applies.
$25 Credit - All 50 Applied to your account the day you are approved, regardless of spot number.
FD Verification - All 50 The Founder Badge and FD mark appear on your profile the day you're approved. Permanent.

Don't miss your Founder spot.

Join the driver waitlist now - spots are assigned by approval order at launch.