Proof of Usefulness Report

inDrive.Tech

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+695
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

inDrive is a globally established unicorn with massive verifiable traction (150M+ downloads, $1.23B+ valuation) and a clear utility in the ride-hailing sector. However, the submission itself is low-effort ('ThunderShade', generic tags like 'construction'), lacking specific technical details about the engineering blog or stack. The score reflects the immense real-world scale of the business, penalized slightly for the poor quality of the entry form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+789.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+695

Project Details

Project URL
Description
inDrive (former inDriver, short for “Independent Drivers“) - a ride-hailing service with one big edge from it's competitors: the fare for the trip is set by the passengers themselves. inDrive has made its mark globally, and now available in over 749 cities across 46 countries on five continents. By 2022, it has become the second most downloaded ride-hailing app worldwide based on Google Play and App Store data.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline