As Cebu continues to establish itself as an economic powerhouse serving as a hub of innovation, business, and tourism in the Visayas region, global mobility platform inDrive has officially broken ground on its first dedicated regional transportation navel, augmenting its long-term commitment to expanding people-driven mobility services across Visayas region and the Philippines.
Soon to rise on E. Echavez Street, Cebu City, inDrive’s dedicated hub in the Visayas region marks a major milestone for the California-based tech company, coming seven months after it launched its full ride-hailing operations in Cebu in December 2024.
inDrive Regional Director Mark Tolley, inDrive Business Development Head Sofia Guinto, Planning Officer III LTFRB Cebu Victor Cosep, and Project Development Officer II Bhon John Saturnina during the groundbreaking of inDrive’s first regional hub in the Visayas.
“This hub represents our deepest commitment to the Cebuano community and our transport partners in this region,” said Sofia Guinto, inDrive’s Business Development Head for the Philippines. “This marks the beginning of strengthening our operations here in the Visayas, so we can better show and make people feel that inDrive truly listens, includes, and empowers.”
Six months after launching in the city, inDrive onboarded more than 1,400 active partner drivers in Cebu. As part of its pilot operations, inDrive will begin implementing measures to further increase the income potential of Cebuano partner drivers and address the region’s need for more mobility solutions.
Beginning this July, the platform will implement an extended preferential commission rate of just 5% per transaction – currently the lowest rate in the country.
This move reinforces inDrive’s commitment to creating better earning opportunities for its partner drivers, empowering them to take home more from every ride. By offering the lowest commission globally, inDrive continues to challenge traditional industry models and put drivers’ welfare at the forefront.
“The decision to implement a 5% commission rate is testament to our commitment of creating a more balanced ride-hailing ecosystem, although it is on a temporary basis it allows our drivers take home more from every trip, and passengers continue to enjoy fair, transparent pricing. As we deepen our presence in the Philippines, we will regularly assess our approach to ensure it remains sustainable and beneficial to both sides of the ride.” said Mark Tolley, inDrive’s Regional Director.
Cebu as a strategic node in inDrive’s regional expansion
The upcoming integrated facility is set to open in Q4 of 2025 and will serve as inDrive’s flagship mobility hub in the region, housing driver support services, fleet operations, and community-centric initiatives. It is also expected to expand mobility opportunities in the Visayas by providing more seamless transport services and contributing to the local job market through direct and indirect employment opportunities.
The whole hub space is approximately 903 sqm that will also include a branded basketball court, a nod to the company’s culturally responsive approach to rearing local partnerships.
inDrive also plans to roll out a suite of incentive mechanisms for its Cebu-based partner drivers, including merit-based bonuses, tenure-linked benefits, and time-bound promotional campaigns aligned with peak demand periods and local festivities.
For more information on inDrive’s expansion in the Philippines, visit www.inDrive.com. Passengers and drivers may also download the official mode via the platform’s official website, the App Store, and Google Play.