inDrive temporarily cuts commission fees

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December 20, 2025 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Ride-hailing giant inDrive is slashing commission fees to as low as 4.5 percent to boost drivers’ income while surge rates are capped at a lower rate.

In a statement, inDrive said it would further reduce its commission rate during the holiday season until January 4, 2026 to partly offset the impact of pricing changes on drivers’ earnings.

inDrive said drivers would be charged a lower commission, ranging between 4.5 percent and 8.5 percent, from the standard 10 percent.

inDrive said the rate would vary depending on the size of the surge price. Simply put, the higher the surge, the lower the commission to give drivers more income for taking trips on peak hours.

Further, inDrive said all bookings with surges would be clearly disclosed on the platform to show drivers the upfront commission. On top of this, the app vowed to never let a driver earn less than the computation made by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

inDrive country representative for the Philippines Sofia Guinto said the platform aims to protect the interest of drivers during the holiday rush in its move to cut commission fees.

“By temporarily adjusting our commission structure, we protect our drivers’ livelihoods during the busiest travel period of the year, making the journeys home for Christmas safer, smoother and worry-free for everyone,” Guinto said.