inDrive Announces NPR 2.2 Million Fuel Support for Nepali Drivers

Kathmandu. To provide relief to riders struggling with rising fuel prices and high inflation in Nepal, inDrive has announced a fuel support package worth NPR 2.2 million.

The global mobility platform, inDrive, has introduced this major support package with the aim of reducing the financial burden on its driver partners and stabilizing their income.

In recent times, ride-hailing services have become a primary source of employment for thousands of people in Nepal. However, the company has taken this step in view of the situation where the continuous rise in fuel prices has increased operating costs for drivers, making it difficult for them to make ends meet. To address the dual challenge of rising driver costs and passenger dissatisfaction with fare hikes, inDrive appears to have chosen a balanced path.

According to the company, this fuel support program will officially come into effect from 2083 Baishakh 2. This initiative is expected to reduce the financial pressure on drivers while helping to keep services running without imposing additional economic burdens on passengers. inDrive has also committed to bringing such practical solutions for the sustainability of drivers according to market demand and needs.

Sunita Jimi Rai, Senior Driver Operations Specialist at inDrive Nepal, expressed concern over the impact of rising costs on driver earnings and stated that the platform's main objective is to empower drivers. She also mentioned that the company is committed to building a fair system for both drivers and passengers in the long term.

Furthermore, inDrive charges lower service fees compared to other ride-hailing companies and has been providing various incentive allowances and rewards based on driver performance.