Kathmandu, Feb. 14
InDrive,
a mobility and urban services platform, has introduced accidental insurance for
passengers and drivers.
According
to the company, the insurance implemented in collaboration with Sagarmatha
Lumbini Insurance Company Limited (SALICO) aims to enhance safety and provide
financial security to both drivers and passengers in case of unforeseen
incidents during their rides.
Rita
Pokharel, Country Representative of inDrive Nepal, and Chunky Chhetry, CEO of
SALICO signed the agreement to this effect.
Under
this agreement, Rs. 800,000 will be provided in case of death or permanent
total disability of drivers or passengers.
Likewise,
up to Rs. 80,000 will be reimbursed for medical treatment expenses incurred due
to an accident. For minor passengers, the compensation will be 50 per cent of
the insured amount.
Pokharel
said that the insurance service will provide riders and passengers with
peace of mind, allowing them to travel with confidence.
"This
insurance coverage will provide essential financial protection, reinforcing our
dedication to creating a secure ride-hailing environment in Nepal,” she said.
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 urban services including intercity transportation and delivery.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 15 February 2025.
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