The Intelligent Way Home
We are a designated driver service founded and based in Port Elizabeth. We offer our clients the intelligent substitute to driving under the influence of alcohol.
Get Home Safely
Enjoy your night out — we’ll drive you home in your own vehicle, safely and responsibly.
The intelligent substitute to driving under the influence of alcohol.
Be driven home in your own vehicle by one of our professional team members.
Office operates 365 days a year. Driver will be dispatched as soon as you call.
The Promise
Service is everything to us, and we always uphold our “friendly city” standards – ensuring our clients get home safely with a smile on their faces. Additionally, we have kept our “PE” pricing over the years, and are considered the most affordable service in the country… hands down.
The Packages
Our packages are simple, easy to understand and have no term agreement or any hidden fees.
Infinite
Basic Membership
This is our basic membership package. For a monthly membership fee of R99pm, you may place a call-out for R169 per call-out. This covers an 8km call-out from your collection point to your drop-off point. You will be charged R12,90 per km thereafter
R99/month
No callouts included
R169 (8km call-out)
R12.90 / km thereafter
Add an additional family member for R99 a month
month-to-month
Essential
Value Membership
This is the most popular package. For a monthly membership fee of R399pm, you get 2 call-outs included in your monthly package with no restrictions on distance to one destination. Out of package callouts cost R189.
R399/month
2 callouts per month (unrestricted kms)
R189 out of package call out fee
Add an additional family member for R80 a month
month-to-month
VIP
Premium Membership
This is our premium package. For a monthly membership fee of R699, you get 5 call-outs included in your monthly package with no restrictions on distance to one destination. Thereafter it’s R169 per call-out.
R699/month
5 callouts per month (unrestricted kms)
R169 out of package call out fee
Add an additional family member for R60 a month
month-to-month
Corporate Packages
Protect your employees from the dangers of driving while under the influence by taking out a corporate package.
Enhance your company’s corporate social responsibility and safeguard its reputation with a corporate drive-home package for select managers, employees, or directors. This proactive solution helps prevent incidents of driving under the influence, protecting both individuals and your firm’s integrity. Under the Companies Act 2008, directors risk disqualification if jailed without the option of a fine — ensure their safety and compliance by providing a reliable, responsible way home.
For a free corporate package quote, email your contact details and the number of employees/people you wish to have included in your corporate package to info@homejameshome.co.za
FAQS
Your questions answered.
For how long am I bound to my contract?
The agreement becomes valid from the date of signature and continues on a month to month basis. Termination of the contract is possible with one billing month’s notice.
Can I change my contract package?
You may request to upgrade or downgrade your package via email.
Who carries the liability if my vehicle is in an accident while a Home James chauffeur is driving it?
In your sign up contract is an indemnity clause. You will have indemnified Home James and its chauffeurs and will therefore have to claim from your insurance.
What are the payment terms?
Payment is possible by means of a debit order in advance. If you incur a call-out fee, it will be charged in arrears the following month.
Do the unused callouts carry over to the following month?
Unfortunately not
Can I drop my friends off along my way home?
Yes, provided that your friends stay along the route to your home and provided that you inform the driver so that he can notify the call centre.
Am I charged for cancelled call outs?
Yes, a standard cancellation fee of R89 will be added to your callout fee if you cancel a next available callout. The same applies to pre-bookings that are cancelled less than 1 hour before the pre-booked time.
Can Home James take me home if I do not have my own vehicle with me?
Unfortunately not. The Home James chauffeurs may only take you home in your own vehicle which must be the vehicle specified in your sign-up agreement. Should you change your vehicle, simply notify our office in advance.
What are the Home James office hours and during what hours may we place pre-bookings and next available call-outs?
You may only place pre-bookings and next available call-outs during our office hours. The Home James Home office hours are as follows:
Mon-Sat: 6PM to 1AM
Sun: 6PM to 11PM
How long do I need to wait for my chauffeur after placing my call out request?
The guideline time for your chauffeur to reach you is 30 minutes from the time that you made the request. This will obviously depend on unforeseen circumstances such as road blocks or road closures.
How do I know that my chauffeur is a legitimate Home James chauffeur?
You will be notified of your chauffeur’s name and vehicle details.
How does New Year’s Eve work?
New Year’s Eve works on a pre-booking basis only. This ensures that we are able to offer you the best service for your new years eve without any delays.
What happens if there is an accident?
In your sign-up contract you will have indemnified Home James and therefore bear the risk of the service. You will therefore have to claim from your insurance.