InDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, said Monday it obtained an accreditation from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) as a transport network company (TNC) offering ride-hailing services.
“We are thrilled to receive official accreditation from the LTFRB, a testament to our unwavering commitment to safety, reliability and innovation,” InDrive director for Asia Pacific Roman Ermoshin said.
“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,” he said.
The company said that under the initial phase, it would activate its application in five cities including Bacolod, Baguio, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro and Butuan.
The company said it is focusing its efforts to bolstering its supply with driver recruitment initiatives before officially launching and expanding its services in the Philippines.
It said it is running a driver registration campaign in the five cities until Dec. 31 where drivers who have successfully registered with the platform will receive a fuel voucher worth $10. To participate, drivers must ensure they possess all the necessary accreditations.
Drivers can use the app without having to pay service fees when accepting rides for the starting period.
Prior to the company’s entry into the Philippines ride-hailing market, inDrive has established a firm presence in three other Southeast Asia countries—Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Globally, inDrive is present in over 700 cities and 45 countries.
Unlike typical ride-hailing apps, inDrive offers users more choice and control over their experience. Passengers can select their preferred driver and vice versa. 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.
Drives also have the freedom to choose the most suitable rides. They will receive detailed ride requests, including fare, pick-up point and destination, enabling them to select or ignore ride requests without penalties.
This provides drivers with flexibility, empowering them in their money-making endeavors.