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As South Africa continues to grapple with a persistently high unemployment rate, with 35% of women unemployed in the last quarter of 2024, global mobility leader inDrive (www.inDrive.com<\/a>) is taking action to drive meaningful change. With a mission to impact 1 billion people globally through challenging injustice, inDrive is committed to increasing female representation in South Africa\u2019s e-hailing industry and creating economic opportunities for women.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n This International Women\u2019s Month, inDrive is taking a bold step toward greater inclusivity by setting a target to onboard over 400 female drivers in Cape Town. By creating more earning opportunities for women and meeting the growing demand for female drivers, this initiative seeks to foster a more diverse and equitable ride-hailing industry. Increasing female representation behind the wheel is a key move toward economic empowerment and a more inclusive mobility landscape.<\/p>\n Recent research revealed that over 80% of e-hailing passengers would prefer female drivers when given a choice. These findings highlight the critical need for increased female participation in the industry, ensuring more inclusive, and trusted mobility experience for all.<\/p>\n \u201cWe understand the barriers women face in accessing employment opportunities in South Africa. Our commitment to increasing female driver participation is just one of the ways we aim to create more equitable opportunities,\u201d said Ashif Black, Country Representative at inDrive South Africa. \u201cPassengers also have the option to select female drivers, enhancing their control over the ride experience and further empowering women in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n Beyond economic empowerment, inDrive\u2019s initiative strengthens trust and confidence in South Africa\u2019s ride-hailing services by providing passengers\u2014especially women\u2014with greater choice. As the company continues its global mission to challenge injustice, create opportunities, and redefine fair mobility, it remains steadfast in its commitment to driving gender equality in the transport sector.<\/p>\n Distributed by APO Group on behalf of inDrive.<\/i><\/p>\n Press Contact:<\/strong> About inDrive:<\/strong> 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\u2019s community empowerment programs help to advance education, sports, arts and sciences, gender equality and other vital initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n For more information visit www.inDrive.com<\/a><\/p>\n Source<\/a> As South Africa continues to grapple with a persistently high unemployment rate, with 35% of women unemployed in the last quarter of 2024, global mobility leader inDrive (www.inDrive.com) is taking action to drive meaningful change. 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\nPublic Relations Manager – inDrive Africa
\nLineo Thakhisi
\nPhone: +2781 3636 872
\nEmail: lineo.thakhisi@indriver.com<\/p>\n
\ninDrive is a global mobility and urban services platform. The inDrive app has been downloaded over 280 million times, and was the second most downloaded mobility app for the third consecutive year. 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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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