RL Soft Corp., the operator of inDrive, resumed operations in the Philippines after a five-month hiatus over alleged violation of the government’s fare matrix.
The company teamed up with local transport group Laban TNVS, signaling a commitment to working within the regulations and prioritizing the needs of Filipino drivers and passengers.
“We are excited to resume operations here in the Philippines,” Afanasii Petrov, inDrive’s business development manager for Southeast Asia, said.
“Filipinos need more options for ride-hailing services as much as drivers need more sources of income. We believe that our app and this partnership will significantly bridge the gaps in the industry,” he said.
InDrive started operations last week in Metro Manila, Bacolod, Baguio, Butuan, Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro.
It also operates in over 700 cities in more than 46 countries.
“We wanted to break barriers and get to the bottom line of our drivers’ concerns. This way, we can address them immediately and provide better services to our passengers,” Petrov said when asked about the importance of inDrive’s partnership with Laban TNVS.
Through this partnership, inDrive and Laban TNVS will strive to open more income opportunities to Filipino drivers as inDrive will provide its services free of charge to its members during its first two to six months of operations.
By using inDrive, drivers can easily connect with passengers, promptly receive ride requests, efficiently navigate potential routes, and facilitate smooth transactions. After this period, inDrive will implement a service charge of 10 percent in all transactions.
Laban TNVS president Jun De Leon is optimistic about the development.
“Our members will benefit from the partnership, especially since inDrive has the lowest service charge in the market. Now, our partner drivers can take home more of their earnings to their families,” he said.