Kathmandu, July 1
Mobility and delivery
platform inDrive has launched an online safe driving course in Nepal to provide
driver partners with training on road safety, passenger interaction and
emergency response.
The company informed in a
statement that the mobile-friendly course, which takes around 20 minutes to
complete, is already available on the platform. While many drivers have
completed the training, the company plans to extend the programme to more than
100,000 inDrive drivers across Nepal.
The training programme
consists of three modules covering on-platform safety and professional
boundaries, road safety for ride-hailing services, and emergency response
procedures.
The first module focuses on
maintaining professional and respectful interactions with passengers and
setting appropriate boundaries during rides. The second provides practical
guidance on defensive driving, situational awareness and safe driving practices
in traffic and unfamiliar environments. The third explains how drivers should
respond during emergencies, including the use of the in-app SOS feature and
incident reporting procedures.
According to the company, each
module includes a five-minute instructional video followed by five
multiple-choice questions. Drivers are required to score at least 80 per cent
across all modules to receive a course completion certificate. Those who do not
achieve the required score can retake the quizzes without any limit.
“The training programme is
intended to improve drivers' understanding of road safety, strengthen risk
management skills and help them respond more effectively to challenging
situations while providing ride-hailing services,” read the statement.
Sunita Jeemi Rai, Senior
Driver Operations Specialist at inDrive Nepal, said the course was designed to
help drivers become better prepared for situations they may encounter on the
road and to provide practical guidance that could improve safety for both
drivers and passengers.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 2 July 2026.
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