Kathmandu : inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform has introduced an Accidental Insurance in collaboration with Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited. This initiative aims to enhance safety and provide financial security to both drivers and passengers in case of unforeseen incidents during their rides.
The agreement was signed by Ms. Rita Pokharel, Country Representative of inDrive Nepal, and Mr. Chunky Chhetry, Chief Executive Officer of Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited.
Under this agreement, NPR 800,000 will be provided in case of death or permanent total disability of drivers or passengers. Additionally, up to NPR 80,000 will be reimbursed for medical treatment expenses incurred due to an accident. For minor passengers, the compensation will be 50% of the insured amount.
Ms. Rita Pokharel, Country Representative of inDrive Nepal said, “At inDrive, the safety and well-being of our users are our top priorities. This insurance service will provide riders and passengers with peace of mind, allowing them to travel with confidence. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our users and driver partners. This insurance coverage will provide essential financial protection, reinforcing our dedication to creating a secure ride-hailing environment in Nepal.”
About inDrive
inDrive is a global mobility and urban services platform. The inDrive app has been downloaded over 240 million times, and was the second most downloaded mobility app in 2022 and 2023. 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 888 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.
For more information visit www.inDrive.com