inDrive News | Sep 05, 2024
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Company name: inDrive
Company website: indrive.com
Company overview: inDrive is an international Internet aggregator of passenger, freight and intercity transportation services. It is a global IT and transportation platform, one of the world's fastest growing online ride-hailing services available in over 749 cities in 46 countries. The company offers additional services like courier services, cargo/freight delivery, intercity transportation, and job search services. inDrive operates regional hubs in the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the countries of the CIS, with over 2,000 employees. It achieved unicorn status in early 2021 after a $140m investment round.
Latest Updates
- inDrive proposed opening a university in Kazakhstan.
- On 29 August 2024, inDrive announced its cooperation in the investigation of the disappearance of Axel JesĂşs, a driver using their app.
- inDrive announced a partnership with Brazil's Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, covering all soccer team categories including men's, women's, and youth divisions.
- inDrive obtained a license in Quintana Roo and launched in Playa del Carmen after Cancun.
- inDrive promised users in Playa del Carmen security, speed, and three months without commission after partnering with the Sindicato de Taxistas 'Lázaro Cárdenas del RĂo'.
- inDrive introduced a Safety Tips feature in Indonesia to keep passengers and drivers informed and secure during rides.
- inDrive partnered with Toyota Motor Philippines Quezon Avenue branch and RideSecure Insurance Service Corporation to provide drivers with comprehensive insurance, troubleshooting training, and maintenance promo packages.
- Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with inDrive founder and CEO Arsen Tomsky to discuss digital industry development and platform employment initiatives in the country.
- inDrive launched the 'Ka-gulong, Kita Tayo!' campaign in the Philippines, temporarily waiving its commission to offer 100% revenue to drivers.
- inDrive plans to double its driver base in the Philippines from 8,000 to 16,000 by the end of 2024.
- Arsen Tomsky, CEO of inDrive, discussed the company's expansion in Latin America and its unique business model in an interview with AmĂ©rica EconomĂa on August 23, 2024.
- inDrive will be the Preferred Ride-Hailing Partner at Echelon Philippines 2024 on 26-27 September in Manila.
- inDrive added a feature that shows the number of drivers viewing your ride request in real time.
- inDrive offered a free ride in a Rolls Royce with Layi Wasabi.
- inDrive eliminated the service fee for drivers in Monterrey in response to the emergency following Tropical Storm Alberto.
- Oscar Alejandro Aquino Guevara, City Manager at inDrive, announced plans to continue growing inDrive in Lima.
- inDrive held its Courier Championship 2024 Awards Ceremony in Surabaya, celebrating top couriers from across Indonesia.
- The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan agreed with inDrive to refuse the registration of right-hand drive cars.
- Kabeer Singh Maand Geswant Singh left inDrive as Director in Selangor, Malaysia to become Chief Executive Officer at GVRIDE.
- inDrive is seeking a global distribution partner to deliver welcome boxes to new employees in 46 countries and 749 cities.
- inDrive's VP of New Ventures, Andries Smit, will be sharing insights about the company's growth and future plans in Thailand at Tech Sauce 2024 in Bangkok.
- inDrive expanded its global IT capabilities in Pakistan, engaging local talent in Lahore to enhance its tech team and support the local economy.
- inDrive CEO Arsen Tomsky unveiled his book 'Inner Drive' in Arabic and addressed a press conference in Cairo attended by 110 journalists.
- Arsen Tomsky, CEO of inDrive, participated in the 'Choose Your Pace' workshop in Cairo to discuss how inDrive's inVision programs can support and empower women in sports and tech.
- Rafael Cardozo announced the launch of the inDrive app in Camocim, CE after 50 days of preparation.
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