Press Release

DriveU and WeWork India Partner to Encourage Safer Commute for Employees and Members

DriveU, India’s largest on-demand car driver service and a super app for car owners, today announced their collaboration with WeWork India to provide a safe, reliable alternative for transport. Employees and members of WeWork  India, the largest and leading flexible workspace provider, who own a car can now travel for business meetings in a hassle-free manner. In the country with two cities (Bangalore & Pune) in the top 10 of the “Tomtom’s Traffic Index”, this partnership will help save time and encourage safer modes of commute.

 

With traffic congestion becoming an increasingly prevalent challenge in cities like Bangalore and Pune, the demand for innovative transportation options has never been more apparent. In bustling metropolises like New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, where traffic bottlenecks are a daily reality, car owners are seeking alternatives that are reliable, efficient and help enhance productivity while on the road.

 

Key Features of the Partnership:

  1. Dedicated Drivers: Access to DriveU’s vast network of professional and verified drivers for safe and comfortable commute.

  2. Flexibility: Schedule rides as per convenience, as per the diverse needs and varying work hours.

  3. Customised Packages: Exclusive transportation packages and cost-effective solutions.

  4. Enhanced Productivity: Reduced stress regarding commute, will lead to increased productivity and a better work-life balance.

 

Ashok Shastry, Co-founder & CEO at DriveU, said, “We are happy to partner with WeWork to introduce a more convenient way to get around the city in one’s own car, and a safe option for car owners to get home after festivities. Our collaboration with WeWork is about making life simpler, and safer, for their tenants and employees. With this partnership, not only will we impact the lives of thousands of people, but we will also encourage socially responsible behaviour while enhancing a car owner’s transportation needs in the comfort of their own vehicle.”

 

Priti Shetty, Chief People & Culture Officer, WeWork India commented, “As a member and employee-first organisation, we continually look for ways to enhance their overall experience. At WeWork India, we have implemented various safety and security measures, and our collaboration with DriveU is yet another step towards the same. We are delighted to partner with them to provide safer modes of travel for our members and employees, across locations. With DriveU’s extensive network of professional drivers, traveling to and from business meetings and social gatherings will become seamless.”

 

About DriveU

DriveU is India’s largest car driver service and a super-app for car owners. DriveU has revolutionised the way consumers hire drivers for their private cars, and how businesses maintain a strong, reliable supply chain of professional drivers to transport vehicles. Trusted by over 700,000+ customers, 150+ businesses, that are served by 100,000+ background-verified, uniformed professional drivers, and have completed 5+ Million trips. In 2021, DriveU launched India’s first Car Ownership Super App that allows users to book any service around car ownership such as general maintenance, roadside assistance, car cleaning, and much much more! DriveU rewards car ownership. Car owners can gain reward coins that can be immediately redeemed for exclusive partner offers, discounts, or products.

 

About WeWork India:

WeWork is India’s largest office space provider, aimed at creating flexible workspace solutions for companies of all sizes. Since entering the Indian market in 2017, WeWork India has been spearheading the concept of flexible workspaces and driving the future of work with over 8 million sq. ft of assets across 53 locations in New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad.