inDrive for Android

inDrive 5.184.0 is the Android app of the inDrive ride service from INDRIVER LTD. You enter where you are going, suggest a price and choose from drivers who respond. The app itself is free, and you can download inDrive for Android from Google Play; you pay only for the trips you take.

Overview

Most ride apps calculate the fare for you. inDrive takes a different approach: the passenger names a price, and nearby drivers either accept it or send back a counteroffer. You see each driver's offer together with the car, rating and estimated arrival time and pick the one that suits you. For price-conscious passengers this can mean a cheaper ride at quiet times; at busy times a low offer may simply get no takers, and raising it a little is the practical fix. Drivers like the model because they can turn down trips that do not pay enough. Depending on the city, the app may offer more than rides within town, and drivers use the same app to receive requests. Availability of each service varies from country to country, so what you see after installing depends on your location.

Installing and updating

1. Open the inDrive page on Google Play and check that the developer is INDRIVER LTD.
2. Install the app and register with your phone number.
3. Allow location access so drivers can find your pickup point.
4. Add a payment method or choose cash where it is accepted.

inDrive explains the process in its guide to downloading the app and in a separate help article on updates. Keeping the app current matters: older versions can lose access to new payment options or safety features. The download is about 140.01 MB according to catalogue data.

Safety tips for passengers

• Before getting in, compare the car model, colour and number plate with what the app shows.
• Share your trip with a friend or family member when travelling alone or at night.
• Keep communication and payment inside the app where possible.
• Rate the driver after the trip and report problems through support.

Price

Downloading and using inDrive is free; the cost of each trip depends on the offer you and the driver agree on. There is no fixed tariff table in the app, which is exactly the point of the service.

Pros and cons

• Pro: you can negotiate the fare instead of accepting a fixed price.
• Pro: you choose between several drivers and their offers.
• Pro: see the car, rating and arrival time before you choose.
• Con: low offers at peak hours may go unanswered.
• Con: services differ a lot between countries.

Alternatives

Our listings have few direct competitors in this category, but related apps include Life360 and My Location for sharing where you are with family, and TaxiF Driver, a tool aimed at taxi drivers.