inDrive distributes P2.7-M worth of fuel vouchers to driver-partners

MANILA: inDrive has distributed P2.7 million worth of fuel vouchers to its drivers to help ease the burden of the skyrocketing fuel prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. 

Per the ride-hailing service provider, its move to step in and provide immediate aid to its driver community looks to help them continue operating without compromising their earnings or passing additional costs on to passengers. 

“inDrive fortifies its commitment to fair and accessible transport, especially amid rising fuel prices that affect both drivers and commuters. As costs continue to climb,  passengers are increasingly concerned about affordability and access to reliable rides, while drivers face mounting pressure from higher operating costs that cut into their take-home earnings,” the company wrote in a press release. 

“As an added support to the government fuel subsidies, inDrive is stepping in with immediate aid for its driver community through a P2.7 million fuel voucher program for active drivers,” it added. 

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Strengthened fuel partnerships

On top of the fuel vouchers, inDrive noted that it looks to expand its fuel partnerships with local petroleum companies to provide more accessible, cost-saving solutions for partner drivers. 

As part of these efforts, the platform is renewing its partnership with SeaOil, allowing drivers to access fuel discounts through the Price LOCQ app at participating stations nationwide. 

Drivers can also get additional perks, like access to the SeaOil VIP Rides digital loyalty card and a points-based rewards system that they can use toward fuel and other vehicle needs. 

Driver incentives

To further empower drivers, inDrive is rolling out targeted incentive programs designed to boost daily income and help offset fuel expenses, like introducing “Purple Zones,” which are areas with high booking demand. 

Drivers who pick up passengers in the mentioned areas can benefit from a significantly reduced commission rate as low as 1 percent, allowing them to retain more of their earnings per trip. Bookings outside the so-called Purple Zones will retain a 10 percent commission. 

“Naiintindihan namin gaano kabigat ang epekto ng patuloy na pagtaas ng fuel prices sa mga partner drivers namin — lalo na’t bawat biyahe ang source nila ng kabuhayan (we understand how difficult the impact of the continued increase in fuel prices is on our partner drivers — especially since every trip is their source of livelihood),” inDrive Philippines Country Manager Sofia Guinto was quoted as saying. 

“We recognize na ang mga platform katulad ng inDrive ay may responsibilidad na magbigay ng mga sustainable na solusyon para matulungan sila, habang tuloy-tuloy pa rin ang reliable at affordable rides para sa mga pasahero (we recognize that platforms like inDrive have a responsibility to provide sustainable solutions to help them, while still providing reliable and affordable rides for passengers),” she noted. 

With the challenges faced by the industry, inDrive affirms its commitment to working closely with its local driver community and partners to address these concerns. 

“At the heart of what we do is our community,” Guinto added. 

“We want our partner drivers and passengers to know that naririnig po namin ang inyong mga concern, at committed kami na suportahan ang inyong well-being habang sabay-sabay nating hinaharap ang mga challenges na ito (we want our partner drivers and passengers to know that we hear your concerns, and we are committed to supporting your well-being as we face these challenges together),” she concluded. 

Aside from inDrive, other ride-hailing platforms have acted on the ballooning fuel prices to help their partner drivers, such as Grab and MoveIt. 

With a report from Zigwheels Philippines

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