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inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has deepened its commitment to youth entrepreneurship and empowerment in Nigeria through two landmark initiatives in Ibadan, the Level Up Your Drive programme and the Ibadan Startup Fest. These programmes aim to enhance mobility, foster innovation and inspire the entrepreneurial spirit among students and young professionals. The…
24 Sep
inDrive has achieved a five-billion deal on its global mobility and urban services platform as of September, 2024. The landmark 5 billionth deal was sealed by a driver and passenger in Peru, marking a significant moment for inDrive since the company launched its innovative bid-based pricing model in 2012 with the goal of making ridesharing…
9 Sep
inDrive.Freight, the logistics arm of the popular ride-hailing platform inDrive, is experiencing rapid growth in Nigeria as businesses and individuals increasingly turn to the service to transport goods efficiently.
3 Sep
The Aurora Tech Award for female innovators is now accepting applications for its 2024 edition. Organised by inDrive, the award aims to promote women's innovations across the world. The winner of the first prize will receive $30,000, with additional prizes of $20,000, $15,000, $10,000, and $10,000 for the second through fifth-place winners. To be eligible,…
23 Aug
INDRIVE, the globally recognised mobility and urban services platform, has reinforced its commitment towards users’ comfort and safety in Nigeria, promising to ensure that drivers on its platform continue to enjoy training support, rewards, and increased earnings. This was revealed at the 2024 Lagos Startup Week by Senior Business Development Representative, inDrive, Timothy Oladimeji, during…
23 Aug
A global mobility and urban services platform, inDrive has celebrated the culmination of its doXgetY initiative with a grand finale event in Lagos, where exceptional drivers were rewarded with brand-new IVM cars.
2 May
Transport stakeholders drawn from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and the ride-hailing company, inDrive, have agreed to join forces in deepening awareness of safety issues among drivers and riders.
23 Mar
A firm, inDrive, a leading global mobility and urban services platform, has announced the expansion of its financing arrangement with General Catalyst to $300m, up from the initial $150m secured in 2023.
17 Mar
inDrive has announced the expansion of its financing arrangement with General Catalyst to $300 million, up from the initial $150 million secured in 2023. The financing extension, which can be further extended for an additional year, enhances inDrive's financial flexibility, enabling the company to bolster growth, invest in product improvements, expand its service offerings, and…
26 Jan
Stakeholders in the transport sector have called for a robust welfare package and improved safety measures for Nigerian e-hailing drivers. According to the stakeholders, this will boost the morale and promote self-confidence of the drivers, using the various e-hailing platforms.
22 Jan
…ranks fourth most downloaded travel app worldwide inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform operating across 46 countries globally, including nine countries in Africa, has been named the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app in 2023, retaining this accolade for a second consecutive year, as revealed by data.ai. According to the report from data.ai,…
10 Dec 2023
As seasoned entrepreneur, Andries Smit leads team inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has announced the launch of a new venture and M&A arm, with the goal of investing up to $100 million in promising startups. The new ventures will be led by seasoned entrepreneur and investment professional, Andries Smit who joins inDrive…

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