THE contenders for another car ride-hailing app just grew bigger, with Grab getting a new competition from the new ride-hailing platform inDrive.

inDrive has been given by the Land Transportation, Franchising and Regulatory Board the go-signal to operate.

Likewise the company also said the LTFRB has given accreditation to the Transport Network Company (TNC) to offer ride-hailing services in the country.

According to the LTFRB, they approved the accreditation of inDrive operator RL Soft Corporation on November 21.

Meanwhile, inDrive had said that they will initially activate their application for five cities: Bacolod, Baguio, Iloilo City, Cagayan de Oro, and Butuan. 

"As we embark on this exciting journey, we look forward to fulfilling the transportation needs of Filipinos, providing them with more choices, and contributing to the evolving landscape of urban mobility," said Roman Ermoshin, Director APAC at inDrive. 

The difference with other ride-hailing apps is that inDrive allows both parties to "negotiate" fares. 

"Passengers can select their preferred driver, and vice versa," inDrive said.