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In recognition of Transport Month, inDrive (www.inDrive.com<\/a>), a global leader in urban mobility and services, has taken a central role in shaping discussions at this year\u2019s highly anticipated Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024. The summit, which began on October 2nd and runs until October 4th, focuses on transparency, leadership, and innovation in African transport systems. Under the theme “Embracing the New Urban Era,” the event brings together thought leaders from across the mobility sector.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Representing inDrive in this critical discussion was Mary-Anne Momoh-Ige, Government Relations Specialist for inDrive Africa. She shared insights on how the integration of ride-hailing with traditional public transport could enhance accessibility, sustainability, and efficiency for urban commuters.<\/p>\n \u201cAt inDrive, we believed that the future of mobility lay in collaboration,\u201d said Momoh-Ige. \u201cBy working closely with public transport operators, authorities, and industry leaders, we aimed to ensure that mobility systems became more inclusive and adaptable, providing seamless end-to-end solutions for commuters.\u201d<\/p>\n Additionally, inDrive\u2019s Aurora Tech Award proudly sponsored the Women in Mobility Seminar at the summit, underscoring the company’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and empowering women in tech and mobility. The Aurora Tech Award, which celebrates women founders of tech startups, was showcased at the event, with applications for the 2025 cohort opened.<\/p>\n inDrive\u2019s participation in the summit cemented its position as a forward-thinking leader, not only by offering a fair and transparent ride-hailing platform but also by shaping the future of urban mobility across Africa.<\/p>\n Vincent Linalane, Business Development Representative at inDrive in Southern Africa, added, \u201cAt inDrive, we understood that the key to future-proofing urban transport lay in collaboration across sectors. By integrating on-demand services with traditional public transport, we aimed to create more accessible and efficient mobility ecosystems. Our involvement in the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 underscored our commitment to working closely with local operators and authorities to drive innovation that met the unique needs of African cities.\u201d<\/p>\n The Smarter Mobility Africa Summit brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to forge innovative solutions for Africa\u2019s most pressing mobility challenges.<\/p>\n Distributed by APO Group on behalf of inDrive.<\/i><\/p>\n Press contacts:<\/strong> About The Aurora Tech Award:\u00a0<\/strong> 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\u2019s community empowerment programs help to advance education, sports, arts and sciences, gender equality and other vital initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 2025 Aurora Tech Award Entries are open, for more more information, visit www.AuroraTechAward.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n For more information visit www.inDrive.com<\/a><\/p>\n Source<\/a> In recognition of Transport Month, inDrive (www.inDrive.com), a global leader in urban mobility and services, has taken a central role in shaping discussions at this year\u2019s highly anticipated Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024. The summit, which began on October 2nd and runs until October 4th, focuses on transparency, leadership, and innovation in African transport systems. 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\nPublic Relations Manager – inDrive Africa
\nLineo Thakhisi
\nPhone: +2781 3636 872
\nEmail: lineo.thakhisi@indriver.com<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nThe Aurora Tech Award is an initiative by inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, that seeks to support and celebrate women in tech. With operations in 750 cities in 46 countries and more than 240 million downloads, inDrive is committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity in the tech sector. 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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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