In Panama, around 30% of drivers on the inDrive platform are women. This figure reflects a growing trend towards seeking alternative income sources on one's own terms.
For them, access to these technological models has become a concrete path to economic independence. Santiago Aguilar, Country Lead for inDrive in Panama, highlights that mobility functions as a real tool for economic autonomy, allowing users to generate resources without giving up their personal lives.
For drivers like Rodríguez, the main value lies in flexibility. She uses this opportunity to balance her work with raising her two-year-old son. With the income she earns, she covers fundamental expenses such as food, rent, basic services, and her child's education.
«The impact has been both financial and emotional, as I've become my own boss,» she says. The company is strengthening safety tools and app functionalities to provide a reliable experience for both women drivers and passengers.
As part of its strategy to promote accessible opportunities, the company is pushing a model that allows drivers to negotiate the fare for each trip directly. This system grants greater control over daily earnings and fosters transparency in transactions. On International Women's Day, the company reaffirms its commitment to fairer mobility. This data highlights how digital mobility has become a key tool for those who wish to manage their time and personal decisions autonomously. At 6:30 in the morning, citizens like Zuyin Rodríguez start their day not just behind the wheel, but in command of their own and their families' futures. This modality allows them to decide their connection and disconnection schedules, ensuring their presence during important family moments.
