Indrive to offer ride-hailing services in PH soon

MANILA: Indrive will offer its ride-hailing services in the Philippines soon, after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory (LTFRB) gave the company its official accreditation.

To compete directly with transport giant Grab, the California-headquartered firm — which will activate its initial application in five cities namely Bacolod, Baguio, Iloilo City, Cagayan de Oro, and Butuan — said that it is eyed to “elevate the ride-hailing experience for both passengers and drivers.”

Before entering the Philippines, Indrive was already present in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand and has established businesses in more than 700 cities and 45 countries.

Indrive said that unlike other ride-hailing apps, both passenger and driver can choose based on their preferences.

Once a ride request is confirmed, passengers are presented with a list of available drivers, allowing them to choose based on preferences like driver rating, vehicle model, and estimated time of arrival. On the other hand, drivers can also pick their passengers as they will receive detailed ride requests, including fare, pick-up point, and destination — letting them select or ignore without penalties.

Currently, the company is bolstering its driver recruitment initiatives before officially launching and expanding its services until the end of the year. To boost up the campaign, drivers who will successfully register with the platform will be given a fuel voucher worth $10 (around P550).

In addition, drivers can use the app without having to pay service fees when accepting rides for the starting period.

Indrive also boasted safety features such as:

• Real-time sharing of location and ride details with trusted contacts.
• A dedicated emergency button connecting users directly with law enforcement agencies.
• A chat function for private communication between passengers and drivers.
• 24/7 support via in-app chat and email.
• A stringent driver registration process

In addition, Indrive has also introduced a Safety Pact — fostering a three-way alliance between passengers, drivers, and inDrive. The agreement, the company noted, emphasizes shared responsibility to ensure the safety of every ride.

“We are thrilled to receive official accreditation from the LTFRB, a testament to our unwavering commitment to safety, reliability, and innovation. As we embark on this exciting journey, we look forward to fulfilling the transportation needs of Filipinos, providing them with more choices, and contributing to the evolving landscape of urban mobility,” Indrive Director for Asia-Pacific Roman Ermoshin was quoted as saying.

Photos from Indrive

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