InDriver launches ride-hail app in fourth African country, Uganda
submitted about 7 years ago by Felicita
submitted about 7 years ago by Felicita
- InDriver, a global ride-hail startup, has expanded its app-based service to Kampala, Uganda, after launching in Nairobi and operating in four African countries.
- The company's mobile app allows passengers to name their own fare for nearby drivers to accept, decline, or counter, and it aims to tap into Africa's growing ride-hail market by offering unique features like cash payment and bidding options.
- InDriver's expansion in Africa comes amidst a competitive landscape with other players like Uber, Taxify, and local startups like MAX and SafeBoda vying for market share in the on-demand transit sector.
Fourth country and counting!
Before reading about InDriver in this article just now, I didn't know it existed (I'm sure it has something to do with it not being available in my country, Nigeria, yet, but we're waiting). Their latest launch in Uganda's capital says something about their growth, 26 million users is no joke! I like that a passenger can dictate their own fair, it's a fresh approach to hailing services. Uber and Taxify should better watch it now, the market is getting more players
One striking thing that captivated me about InDriver is that passengers can dictate their fair. Wow! That's huge and I see InDriver penetrating more areas of Africa challenging other services like Uber and Taxify as the company continues to expand. With more than 200 cities onboard, there's is a serious competition about to start on the African
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