inDrive Philippines is optimistic about continued growth in its local operations, driven by low driver commissions and supportive government policies for ride-hailing services. Sofia Guinto, inDrive Business Development Head-Philippines, said ride volumes rose eight percent year-on-year as of October, while the number of passengers grew sevenfold.
Guinto attributed the growth to the company’s 10-percent commission—the lowest in the market—and a feature that allows clients to select vehicles based on fare and distance. Aggressive driver recruitment has also contributed, with the fleet expanding to 16,000 from 13,000 in January.
“At the start of the year, we forecasted 20,000 by the end of 2025. As of October, it’s 16,000 already, and we feel like we’re still on track,” said Vanessa Taqueban, inDrive Philippines Driver Operations Team Lead.
Guinto also noted the support of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in improving drivers’ welfare. She expressed hope for a 20-percent surge in demand during the Christmas season compared to November levels and remained optimistic about 2026 performance.
“It’s a challenge, as well for our drivers, to step up and deliver a good service to the public because having options for the passengers is good,” Guinto added.