inDrive becomes NPL 2025’s official ride‑hailing partner

KATHMANDU: inDrive has become the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025’s official ride‑hailing partner, the company announced on Sunday.

The agreement pairs Nepal’s leading ride‑hailing app and global mobility platform with the country’s prominent T20 cricket league. inDrive said the partnership will deepen its presence in Nepal and strengthen engagement with the nation’s sports and youth communities.

Built on a model that allows passengers and drivers to negotiate fares directly, inDrive said it champions fairness, transparency and freedom of choice — values it described as mirroring the spirit of sportsmanship embodied by the NPL. The company said the tie‑up enhances brand visibility and community connection nationwide and helps support locally rooted initiatives that create equitable opportunities.

Rita Pokharel, Nepal country representative at inDrive, said, “We are thrilled to partner with NPL, one of Nepal’s most celebrated sporting leagues. Cricket unites millions across the country, and this partnership allows us to be part of that incredible energy while ensuring smooth, safe and flexible mobility for all. At inDrive, our fair play business model empowers people through choice, transparency and values that perfectly align with the spirit of cricket and the ethos of the NPL. Together, we look forward to making this season more exciting, accessible and memorable for everyone involved.”

Paras Khadka, secretary of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), said, “We are delighted to welcome inDrive as our official ride‑hailing partner. Their dedication to empowering communities and enhancing accessibility reflects our mission to promote inclusivity and sportsmanship through cricket. We believe inDrive’s involvement will add tremendous value to the league and elevate the overall fan experience this season.”

inDrive said the partnership will support local drivers, enhance mobility for fans and participants and contribute to the overall fan experience during NPL 2025.