inDrive pours P2.7M for fuel vouchers to support drivers

Ride-hailing firm inDrive is providing a support to its driver-partner community through P2.7-million fuel voucher initiative to ease burden of both drivers and passengers amid mounting fuel costs due to the global oil crisis.

In a news release on Friday, inDrive said its fuel voucher program for active drivers was aimed to complement the government’s move to provide P5,000 fuel subsidy for transport workers, including TNVS drivers.

The ride-hailing company said it is looking to finding a “fair balance between keeping rides affordable for commuters and ensuring drivers can support their families” despite higher operating costs caused by oil price shock that cut into their take-home earnings. 

Moreover, inDrive said it is also renewing its partnership with SeaOil, allowing drivers to access fuel discounts through the Price LOCQ app at participating stations nationwide.  

The platform is likewise rolling out targeted incentive programs such as the introduction of “Purple Zones,” or areas with high booking demand, where drivers who pick up passengers in the mentioned areas can benefit from a reduced commission rate as low as 1%, “allowing them to retain more of their earnings per trip.”

inDrive said bookings outside these zones will retain the 10% commission —one of the lowest in the industry globally. 

The ride-hailing platform added it continues to fully shoulder the mandated 20% discount for senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and students —ensuring that these benefits are provided without impacting driver income. —AOL, GMA Integrated News