[Mimu]

Do I actually get a permit to drive a friend or can he just decide to get into my car like an adult?

[Mikeb85]

It's not a commercial activity. Come on, you should know the difference.

Just like if I have a Barbeque at home and invite my friends it's a different scenario than selling Barbeque and beer out of my backyard...

[coldtea]

Logical persons would not make that question, assuming from the start that unlike Uber drivers, your friend knows you.