NEWS inDrive launches in-app bus ticket sales in Brazil amid diversification push
inDrive , a global mobility and urban services platform operating in 888 cities across 48 countries , has expanded its offering with the launch of in-app bus ticket sales in Brazil .
The new bus ticketing feature , which covers over 5,000 bus routes operated by more than 200 companies across Brazil and is available as part of the inDrive . City to City offering , enables customers to purchase tickets in advance through the inDrive app , bypassing potentially lengthy lines at bus ticketing offices .
Payment can be made within the inDrive app via credit cards , Apple Pay or PIX , Brazil ’ s popular instant payment method .
Stefano Mazzaferro , Brazil Country Manager at inDrive , said : “ We ’ re excited to introduce bus ticketing in Brazil as part of inDrive ’ s ongoing expansion into new services . This latest feature aligns with our mission to improve people ’ s lives by providing fair and accessible solutions that prioritize freedom of choice . It also supports our broader transition into a multi-service platform , enabling us to diversify our sources of revenue while offering greater convenience to our users in a way that remains true to our values .”
While ride-hailing remains inDrive ’ s core product , the platform has expanded its offering to include city-to-city transportation and delivery .
In 2024 , inDrive also began piloting financial services called inDrive . Money in some of its markets , including Mexico and Colombia , enabling drivers who were previously underserved by traditional banks to access loans and other types of consumer credit via the inDrive app .
Celigo expands LATAM presence in exclusive resale alliance with IIG
Celigo , a leading provider of enterprise integration platform as a service ( iPaaS ) is expanding into LATAM through a new partnership with IIG , an independent and exclusive reseller of Celigo ’ s solutions in the region .
This strategic move strengthens Celigo ’ s regional presence with local resources in Brazil , Mexico and Colombia .
The collaboration enhances Celigo ’ s ability to meet the growing demand for cloud automation in various industries , including e-commerce , retail , manufacturing and financial services .
Jan Arendtsz , CEO , Celigo , said : “ IIG ’ s deep market knowledge and commitment to automation make them the ideal partner to bring Celigo ’ s world-class iPaaS solutions to LATAM .”
By leveraging Celigo ’ s integration platform , organizations can automate critical business processes across hundreds of applications , improving efficiency and scalability . The alliance with IIG will allow Celigo ’ s customers in LATAM to benefit from :
• Localized support with experts in the region
• Dedicated account management for seamless customer engagement
• Industry-specific expertise to customize integrations to local market needs
• Faster implementation and adoption of Celigo ’ s iPaaS solutions
“ We are excited to be Celigo ’ s exclusive reseller in Latin America ,” said Diego Terra , CEO , IIG .
“ As companies in the region accelerate their digital transformation efforts , Celigo ’ s automation capabilities will be a key enabler . We look forward to helping customers unlock new levels of efficiency and growth .”
The partnership between Celigo and IIG marks an important milestone in Celigo ’ s global expansion strategy – reinforcing its commitment to enabling companies around the world with scalable and flexible automation solutions .
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