Designed to offer more flexibility and earning opportunities for Drivers
Uber, the leading ridesharing app, today announced the launch of Hybrid Subscriptions for Uber Bike drivers in Bangladesh, offering drivers greater flexibility in how they access trips and earn on the platform. The new model provides drivers with the option to choose a subscription format that works best for them, making it easier for both full-time and part-time drivers to drive with Uber, a press release said.
The launch builds on Uber’s subscription model introduced in Dhaka in 2023 and is designed to improve the overall experience for both drivers and riders while encouraging more trips to take place on the Uber platform.
Street-hailing and trips taken outside the app remain a challenge in Dhaka’s bike-hailing ecosystem. When trips are taken off-platform, riders and drivers miss out on key safety protections such as GPS tracking, insurance coverage, and in-app safety features. By offering drivers more flexible ways to access trips on the platform, Uber expects Hybrid Subscriptions to improve reliability for riders and help reduce offline trips.
With Hybrid Subscriptions, drivers can benefit from 0% commission on trips, allowing them to keep all their earnings while choosing a subscription structure that suits their driving patterns. Uber believes the new model will create greater earning opportunities and flexibility, particularly for drivers who drive on the platform part-time.
Commenting on the launch, Nasheed Ferdous Kamal, Country Head, Bangladesh said, ‘We are always working to improve the driver experience on our platform and we are excited to bring hybrid subscriptions that provide drivers with greater flexibility and earning opportunities by allowing them to choose the model that works best for them. By encouraging more trips to happen on the Uber platform, we also hope to improve reliability and enhance safety for riders across Dhaka.’
Each day, tens of thousands of Uber Bike driver partners ply the streets of Dhaka. Through continued product innovation, Uber aims to create a better experience for both drivers and riders while strengthening safety and accountability for trips taken through the app.
