The Backseat Broadcast (Rideshare Reality Show)
$0.99
Feel free to call to book: 1-800-915-7920
The Backseat Broadcast: Experience the Ride, Share the Light
Step into the mobile studio that is redefining transportation. The Backseat Broadcast isn't just a luxury ride—it’s a global stage.
OPTIONAL PUBLISHING AND ROYALTY PAYOUT!
We now offer optional publishing if you choose! Within 24 hours of your ride, your story is professionally edited into a documentary episode and published directly to our global movie library for digital sale. As the star of your own film, you earn a high-impact royalty of $5.00 per view, with payouts processed the same day your story sells. This is optional, and you can always keep film for personal or brand use.
CHEAPER THAN UBER/LYFT
We provide high-end transportation at rates lower than Uber and Lyft, in exchange for your participation in our uplifting reality show. Think Taxi-Cab confessions meets Ted Talks!
FORMAT
While we cruise through your city, you’ll be asked 10 inspiring questions. Your answers are professionally filmed, edited, and turned into a featured episode sold on the SMS Novel platform.
LUXURY VEHICLE
Upgrade to the one-hour $99 plan and you get a luxury commute guarantee; the world gets your wisdom.
PRICING RATES AND WHAT YOU GET:
For a 15-minute session, The Sprint offers a fast-paced, high-energy interview for a short drive of 3 miles at a Broadcast Rate of $25. (Luxury vehicle fee required.) You receive 15 minute short video episode. (No publishing option)
The Deep Dive provides a 30-minute intimate, soul-stirring episode exploring your journey during a 5-mile drive for $45. You receive a 20 minute video episode. (No publishing option)
For a 60-minute legacy broadcast, The Feature covers a full-length life story session and a drive of up to 10-12 miles for $99 and a luxury vehicle at no extra charge! Significantly lower than the $120 - $160 range for premium rideshares.
Premium Transport: Door-to-door service.
Media Production: Safe HD Mobile filming and professional audio capture.
Your Episode: You receive a 30 minute digital, edited copy of your segment to share with family or your own social media followers next day. Choose to sale episode on our site and receive $5 same day payout.
Global Impact: Your story is hosted on SMSNovel.com, contributing to a worldwide library of human inspiration.
NOW FEATURING:
Rideshare Reality Recording - Record a Music EP within one hour, all within the car with music video! Ride in a luxury call equipped for recording. Be filmed, provided beats, and record all from the backseat of vehicle. We convert into a music video and 30 minute reality episode! Includes placing album on Itunes and Spotify! (Contact us for pricing.)
Ready to Roll?
Stop paying for "just a ride" and start building your legacy.
📞 Call or Text to Book: 1-800-915-7920 🌐 Visit Us: SMSNovel.com Serving 50 cities in the United States.
How long do you want your ride to be? 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes? Cost is $25, $45, $99.
What address and time do you want to be picked up at? (Please provide 2 day notice)
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Terms
These Basic Terms of Service (TOS) are designed to protect both SMS Novel and the passenger, ensuring that the filming process is transparent and the legal rights to the footage are clear.
The Backseat Broadcast: Basic Terms of Service
1. The Service Agreement
By booking a ride with The Backseat Broadcast (a service of SMS Novel), you agree to receive discounted transportation in exchange for being interviewed and filmed for a reality media production.
2. Media Release & Ownership
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Appearance Release: You grant SMS Novel the irrevocable right to use your name, likeness, voice, and interview answers in any and all media, including but not limited to our website, social media, and paid streaming platforms.
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Ownership: SMS Novel owns the copyright to all footage captured during the ride.
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Passenger Copy: As part of your fee, you will receive one (1) edited digital copy of your segment for personal use. Commercial redistribution of the edited segment by the passenger requires written consent.
3. Pricing & Payment
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Rates: Rates are flat-fees based on time: $25 (15 min), $45 (30 min), and $99 (60 min).
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Wait Times: A 10-minute grace period is provided. After 5 minutes, a fee of $0.50 per minute will be applied.
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Payment: All payments must be processed via the SMS Novel website or approved digital payment method at the start or completion of the ride.
4. Conduct & Safety
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Safe Environment: We maintain a professional, respectful environment. Any harassment, illegal activity, or behavior that compromises the safety of the driver or the vehicle will result in immediate termination of the ride without a refund.
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Authenticity: This is an "Inspiration" show. We encourage honesty and vulnerability, but we reserve the right to decline filming or publishing content that promotes hate speech or illegal acts.
5. Liability Waiver
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Transportation: While we provide professional transportation, the passenger agrees that SMS Novel is not liable for delays caused by traffic, weather, or mechanical issues.
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Personal Property: SMS Novel is not responsible for items left in the vehicle.
6. Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations made within 2 hours of the scheduled pickup time may be subject to a $15 "Producer's Fee" to cover the cost of staging the mobile studio.
OPTIONAL PUBLISHING & ROYALTY PAYOUT:
Optional Film Publishing & Distribution
By booking a Backseat Broadcast session, you grant SMS Novel Films the right to film, edit, and host your story on our digital movie library. While you retain ownership of your personal story, SMS Novel Films holds the copyrights to the produced episode, trailer, and soundtrack. We provide the platform and marketing to ensure your film is published and available for purchase within 24 hours of your ride.
Royalty Payouts & Compensation
Participants earn a fixed royalty of $5.00 per sale of their featured episode. To ensure rapid compensation, payouts are processed on a "same-day" basis per verified view/purchase through the SMS Novel Films website. Future revenue is based strictly on sales volume, and a valid payment method must be provided to receive your earnings.
Passenger Acknowledgment
"I understand that I am entering a filmed environment. I acknowledge that my ride is being recorded for public broadcast and that I have the right to refuse to answer any specific question, though the filming will continue for the duration of the transit."