Grab’s new competitor? inDrive set to launch in the Philippines

inDrive has yet to announce when it will be launching publicly as the company is focusing on driver recruitment and onboarding..

MANILA, Philippines – inDrive, one of the largest international ride-hailing companies, will soon be competing with Grab in the Philippines.

The company, which was founded in Russia and is now headquartered in the United States, is now officially recognized as a transport network company by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). 

inDrive aims to offer users the ability to select their preferred driver once a ride request is confirmed. Passengers will be allowed to select from a list of available drivers, which shows driver rating, vehicle model, and estimated time of arrival.

The company has not yet announced the exact date of its official launch in the Philippines. inDrive also said that it cannot confirm the number of fleets assigned to it yet.