The urban transportation app company InDrive has responded to an assault on one of its drivers, who was transporting a Russian diplomat and his wife when they were attacked by a group of taxi drivers in Casablanca.
The assault led to the arrest of one of the taxi drivers, who was later ordered by an investigating judge at the Casablanca Court of Appeals to be detained at the local prison in Ain Sebaa (Oukacha). Three other taxi drivers involved in the incident are being prosecuted but remain free.
In a statement released to the media, InDrive called on Moroccan authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the attack, urging them to hold those responsible accountable under the law. The company stressed the importance of a complete investigation to fully understand the details of the case and prevent similar incidents in the future.
“We believe this incident must be handled with the utmost severity in accordance with the law,” InDrive said in the statement. “Such actions not only threaten the safety of our drivers but also undermine the broader social and economic contributions we make to the communities we serve.”
The company also reaffirmed its commitment to operating in Morocco in full compliance with local laws and regulations, highlighting its role as a responsible employer and tax-payer.
The assault occurred on Royal Army Street in Casablanca when the taxi drivers allegedly detained and threatened the diplomat and his wife inside the vehicle. The Russian embassy has since intervened, sending officials to the court to monitor the proceedings. The diplomat has insisted on pursuing charges against the taxi drivers involved.
InDrive, which operates in 46 countries, is one of the leading app-based transportation services in the Middle East and North Africa. The company has been credited with improving access to transportation in both major cities and smaller towns while creating job opportunities for hundreds of thousands of people across the region.
add your comment
Terms of publication : Not to offend the writer, people, sacred things, or attack religions or the divine self, and refrain from racist incitement and insults.