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Frequently asked questions

What is Berth?

Berth is the wellness-first iOS app for rideshare and delivery drivers — Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, anyone who works behind a steering wheel for a gig platform. It gives you daily wellness check-ins, fatigue nudges, earnings tracking, demand intelligence, and vehicle integration in one place, without strip-mining your data. The goal: help you earn calmer and get home safe.

When can I actually use it?

TestFlight beta opens in May 2026 for a small cohort of drivers. Full public release on the App Store comes after the beta cohort has shaped the app. Join the waitlist and you'll be among the first invited.

Which features ship in the beta, and which are on the roadmap?

In the TestFlight beta: wellness check-ins and fatigue nudges, drive mode, vehicle integration (Tesla + SmartCar), voice commands, on-device earnings log, and the full subscription plumbing. Coming post-beta, based on tester feedback: event-driven surge prediction, extended demand forecasts, multi-platform earnings sync, community features, and advanced shift planning. The goal is to ship what works, get feedback, then ship what matters — not to ship a half-built version of everything.

What does it cost?

Free to install and use, with core features free forever. Berth Pro unlocks advanced intelligence — launch pricing announced when the TestFlight opens. Beta testers get Pro free for the duration of the beta. See pricing.

Is Berth available on Android?

Not yet. Berth is iOS-first because I use iOS and ship what I can use daily. Android support is on the long-term roadmap, but it's not promised — it depends on whether iOS users find value first.

Who's building this?

One person — a rideshare driver who is also the developer. You'll hear directly from me when you email support. There is no call center, no pitch deck, no investors.

Does Berth sell my location data?

No. Not to advertisers, not to data brokers, not to anyone. Your locations, routes, and earnings stay on your device unless you explicitly enable sync, and even then only to your own private account. Full policy at privacy.

Can the rideshare companies retaliate for me using Berth?

Berth doesn't connect to Uber, Lyft, or any driver-facing rideshare API. It can't automate acceptance, manipulate ratings, or do anything against any rideshare platform's terms. It reads publicly available data about demand-driving events, and optionally reads data from your own car. It helps you plan, not manipulate.

What vehicles does Berth support?

Tesla directly, plus any SmartCar-compatible vehicle — which covers most Ford, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and Chevy models from roughly 2017 onward. You can also use Berth without connecting a vehicle; the vehicle features just won't appear. Check SmartCar's compatibility list if you're unsure.

Do I have to be an EV driver?

No. The battery and range features only appear if you connect an EV. The rest of Berth — wellness, drive mode, earnings, demand intelligence — works the same on any car.

How do I cancel if I subscribe?

Through Apple — Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions → Berth Pro → Cancel. Apple processes the cancellation and your benefits continue until the end of your current billing period. Berth itself cannot cancel or refund your Apple subscription; all subscriptions go through Apple.

Can I see what you're working on next?

Not in real time — I'd rather ship what I said I would than publish a roadmap that gets rewritten every week. But you'll get release notes with every update and email check-ins from the beta cohort.

How do I get support?

Email support@driversurvivalkit.com. Replies generally within a few business days — weekends and holidays may be slower, because this is a one-person operation and that person also drives. See the support page for details.

Something's broken. Is it my phone or the app?

Probably the app. Email support with what happened, your iOS version, and your iPhone model. I fix ship-critical bugs fast in beta because the whole point of beta is to find them.