inDrive to enter PH ride-hailing scene
More competition is good, right? In a ride-sharing market held mostly by Grab, and to a certain extent, Joyride Car, there aren’t many choices for our non-public transportation-taking commuters. That won’t be the case for long as a new entity is set to provide its services to the commuting public.
Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive will soon offer its ride-sharing services in the Philippines in a bid to help solve mobility challenges in the country. The company is set to change the local ride-hailing market with its unique peer-to-peer model and service offerings that provide users with greater transparency and choice.
“We are looking forward to serving Filipinos and strengthening the local mobility sector,” said Arsen Tomsky, inDrive founder and CEO. “Ride-hailing services are not just a matter of convenience, but a necessity. As the world returns to its busy state, moving around can be a challenge, particularly for people who do not own vehicles. We hope to ease this burden, while providing opportunities for drivers to earn more.”
Unlike other ride-sharing service apps, inDrive allows passengers to propose a fare for their ride. Drivers can accept, decline or make a counter-offer, without the risk of being penalized. Also unlike others, inDrive’s fares are not dictated by an algorithm, providing greater transparency to both parties, giving passengers greater freedom of choice, and drivers greater control over their income.
The app also provides passengers with a broad range of options when selecting their ride, including fare, expected arrival time, car model and driver rating. Similarly, drivers can choose to accept ride requests that they deem cost-efficient, profitable and convenient.
inDrive is currently looking to offer its services initially in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, and Baguio, with further expansion possible in the future through partnerships it seeks to build with local companies. Right now, inDrive currently operates in 614 cities in 47 countries, with its largest markets being Mexico, Kazakhstan, Brazil, Columbia and Egypt.
