Nepal’s leading ride-hailing platform inDrive will now take 0.01% commission from its driver partners. The decision is part of the latest campaign that commits to fair rides and empowers drivers in Nepal.
Under this latest initiative, the company will put into effect a fee of 0.01% for its drivers from February 2026. It says that the initiative helps safeguard driver earnings while also maintaining platform sustainability. In the growing market where ride-sharing platforms are fiercely competing, inDrive’s approach seems unique, appealing, and generous.
Why will inDrive charge 0.0% fee on drivers?
inDrive says that the 0.01% fee on drivers will give them autonomy and decision-making power within the platform. The company says that the namesake fee is only for the company’s essential operational continuity and will, in essence, allow the driver partners to keep almost 100% of their ride earnings with themselves.
The company says that it is inDrive’s “way of giving it back to the hardworking individuals who keep the city moving every day.” The initiative gives drivers a valuable opportunity to cash in on the opportunity during the campaign period.
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One for the drivers
Ms. Sunita Jeemi Rai, Senior Driver Operations Specialist, inDrive Nepal, said that the decision to charge minimal from the drivers is the company’s desire to give more financial benefit to the drivers and show its commitment to freedom of choice and safety.
“At inDrive, we see ourselves as part of a larger community, and we believe strong communities are built on mutual support,” said Ms. Sunita Jeemi Rai, Senior Driver Operations Specialist, inDrive Nepal. “By offering a 0.01% service fee, we want to ensure that our driver partners can earn more while passengers continue to enjoy safe, fair, and affordable rides. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to freedom of choice, fair pricing, and safety for everyone.”
inDrive, which started officially in Nepal, on further adds that the fair rides are also a learning initiative, which enables the company to better understand the impact of near-zero service fees from drivers, service quality, and long-term platform sustainability.
The company has reiterated its commitment to responsible growth, regulatory compliance, and fair competition while also contributing to Nepal’s digital and gig-economy.