Ride-hailing company inDrive has announced it is rolling out Php2.7 million worth of fuel vouchers for its drivers. The move is meant to help them deal with rising fuel prices, which have been driven higher by the conflict in the Middle East.
The company said in a statement that the goal is to ease the financial pressure caused by increasing fuel costs. It added that the assistance will help drivers continue working without having to take a hit to their income or pass extra costs on to their passengers.
The vouchers come on top of the Php5,000 fuel subsidy that the government has already set aside for transport workers, which includes transport network vehicle service drivers.
inDrive also said it is continuing its partnership with SeaOil. That partnership gives drivers access to fuel discounts at a time when pump prices have been going up by double digits every week.
On top of the vouchers and fuel discounts, the company introduced a new zoning feature. Under this setup, drivers who operate in high-demand areas can pay a commission rate as low as 1% per trip. That is a big difference compared to the 10% commission inDrive usually charges in other locations.