inDrive Opens New Driver Centre in Bacolod City
After two years of active operations, inDrive formally opened and blessed its new local Driver Centre in Bacolod City.
The new inDrive Driver Centre in Bacolod City now officially opened.
As Bacolod City continues to grow as a commercial and employment hub in Negros Occidental, daily mobility has become an increasingly vital part of the city’s urban rhythm. Recognizing the evolving needs of Bacolodnon commuters and drivers, global mobility platform inDrive has formally established its physical presence in the City. Today, the company officially opened and blessed its new local Driver Centre.
Located alongside Burgos Extension in Barangay Villamonte, the new centre will serve as a dedicated hub for driver support and community engagement—ensuring that as Bacolod grows, its mobility options grow alongside it. Through this expansion, inDrive aims to work more closely with local stakeholders while reinforcing its role as a reliable, safe, and people-driven mobility platform.
“Being present in Bacolod allows us to understand better the day-to-day transport challenges faced by both drivers and passengers,” said Vanessa Taqueban, inDrive Philippines Driver Operations Lead. “This dedicated hub enables us to support our partner drivers more effectively and engage more meaningfully with the community.”
inDrive: Built for Everyday Mobility in Bacolod
Central to inDrive’s operations in Bacolod is its continued implementation of a 10% commission rate—one of the lowest in the local ride-hailing industry. This allows partner drivers to retain up to 90% of their earnings, providing them greater income security amid rising operational costs, while passengers benefit from more affordable ride options.
The low-commission structure reflects inDrive’s commitment to building a more balanced ride-hailing ecosystem—one that supports driver livelihoods without passing additional costs on to commuters.
Since entering Bacolod in 2024, inDrive’s active passenger base in the city has grown by 30%, with rides increasing to 127% compared to last year, reflecting growing adoption among both drivers and passengers.
Designed to address the practical realities of city travel, inDrive supports everything from short neighborhood trips to longer commutes connecting residential areas with commercial centers. With fixed, transparent fares and safe, dependable transport options, the platform ensures a smooth ride experience amid the city’s daily bustle—while continuing to grow the city organically and elevate service quality through the rollout of new safety features, modules, and app enhancements for both partner drivers and passengers.
Driver Space
Beyond administrative functions, inDrive’s Bacolod office will also serve as a dedicated space for partner driver engagement, onboarding support, and feedback sessions. By focusing on human connection, inDrive aims to foster a sustainable mobility ecosystem tailored to the unique needs of the Bacolod market.
“Our official launch in Bacolod is a testament to our confidence in the region’s potential,” said Sofia Guinto, inDrive Philippines Country Representative. “We want to ensure that as Bacolod moves forward, its residents have access to a mobility partner that truly listens and empowers. With our low commission rate, we are building a balanced ecosystem that supports long-term growth for both our partners and the community at large.”
The Bacolod office forms part of inDrive’s broader strategy to deepen its roots in Western Visayas and other growth areas nationwide. Through closer engagement with local stakeholders and communities, inDrive seeks to encourage meaningful conversations around fair mobility while establishing itself as a trusted ride-hailing partner in the region.
For more information on inDrive’s expansion in the Philippines, visit www.inDrive.com. Passengers and drivers may also download the app via the platform’s official website, the App Store, and Google Play.
About inDrive
inDrive is a global mobility and urban services platform. The inDrive app has been downloaded over 360 million times, and has been the second most downloaded mobility app for the third consecutive year. In addition to ride-hailing, inDrive provides an expanding list of urban services, including intercity transportation and delivery. In 2023, inDrive launched New Ventures, a venture and M&A arm.
inDrive operates in 982 cities in 48 countries. Driven by its mission of challenging social injustice, the company is committed to having a positive impact on the lives of one billion people by 2030. It pursues this goal both through its core business, which supports local communities via a fair pricing model, and through the work of inVision, its non-profit arm. inVision’s community empowerment programs help to advance education, sports, arts and sciences, gender equality, and other vital initiatives.
