inDrive to empower drivers with low commission fees

MANILA: inDrive Philippines announced that the company will offer low commission rates to its drivers, allowing them to retain a greater portion of their earnings.

The said move aims to empower its partners and foster a more sustainable and just working environment, the American ridesharing company noted.

“We recently took notice that several transport associations have voiced out their requests for lower commissions from the TNCs (Transportation Network Companys). Since its establishment, inDrive has consistently prioritized implementing low commission fees across all countries where it operates, including Asia. In keeping with this long-standing practice, we will introduce a commission rate of 10 percent when we resume our ride-hailing services in the Philippines. Furthermore, this standard commission rate will only be applied after a set period of operation in the country,” inDrive Business Development Manager for the Philippines Afanasii Petrov said.

“This is because we have long espoused the right of drivers not only to earn a living but also to build better lives for their families; in line with our vision of creating a world where people and communities have fair and equal opportunities to develop and prosper,” he added.

inDrive is also working diligently to ensure full compliance with local regulations after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) temporarily suspended the California-based transport company’s franchise here in the country.

In a previous story, Zigwheels Philippines reported that the operations of RL Soft Corporation was postponed as the ride-hailing company needed to comply with the MC 2019-036: Fare Rates For Transportation Network Vehicle Services.

Following the cease and desist order issued by the agency on January 23, 2024, inDrive submitted its proof of compliance and motion to lift the suspension to the LTFRB on January 26, 2024.

“We are eager to resume operations and ready to meet with the LTFRB to present our case and demonstrate our commitment to regulatory compliance and driver welfare. We are hopeful that our efforts to comply with regulations and our willingness to engage with the authorities will allow us to resume operations soon,” Petrov explained.

inDrive remains optimistic about its future in the country and is dedicated to providing a fair, transparent, and compliant service for its drivers and riders alike.

Photos from inDrive Philippines

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