inDrive fortifies its commitment to fair and accessible transport especially amid rising fuel prices that affects 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.
With this, inDrive recognizes the importance of finding a fair balance between keeping rides affordable for commuters and ensuring drivers can support their families. The platform supports the government’s move to provide a Php 5,000 fuel subsidy for transport workers, including TNVS drivers, as an immediate measure to offset rising fuel costs.
Building on these measures, inDrive is strengthening its initiatives to help drivers manage operating expenses and improve their earnings, while ensuring commuters continue to enjoy reliable and affordable rides.
Fuel Subsidy Support Initiatives
As an added support to the government fuel subsidies, inDrive is stepping in with immediate aid for its driver community through a Php 2.7 million fuel voucher program for active drivers. This initiative aims to ease the financial strain of rising fuel costs, enabling drivers to continue operating without compromising their earnings or passing additional costs on to passengers.
inDrive is strengthening and looking to expand its fuel partnerships 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. Additional perks include access to the SeaOil VIP Rides digital loyalty card and a points-based rewards system that drivers can use toward fuel and other vehicle needs.
Driver Incentives and Autonomy
To further support driver earnings, inDrive is rolling out targeted incentive programs designed to boost daily income and help offset fuel expenses. Among these efforts is 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 significantly reduced commission rate as low as 1%, allowing them to retain more of their earnings per trip. Drivers can check the demand map in the app to check the locations of these Purple Zones. Bookings outside these zones will retain the 10% commission–one of the lowest in the industry globally.
These initiatives are complemented by broader incentive programs that reward driver activity and trip completion, encouraging more drivers to stay active on the platform while improving ride availability for commuters. The platform also 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.
“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,” said Sofia Guinto, inDrive Philippines Country Manager. “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.”
As the mobility landscape faces ongoing challenges, inDrive affirms its commitment to working closely with its local driver community and partners to address these concerns. The company is continuously monitoring the impact of the global issues on the market and will revisit its initiatives as needed to support the TNVS community.
“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.”
