inDrive says suspect in teacher's murder didn't offer service through its platform

Ride-hailing company inDrive says the suspect in the murder of primary school teacher Danielle Anglin did not offer his service through its platform.

The police had stated that a convicted sex offender connected to inDrive Jamaica is behind the May 13, 2024 abduction and murder of Anglin. The suspect is in police custody.

However, in a letter to transport minister Daryl Vaz on June 6, inDrive's Central America Government Relations Manager distanced the company from the incident.

"As of now, we have confirmed that the driver was not offering his services through our platform, and Ms Anglin used inDrive for the last time several days before her unfortunate disappearance," the letter said.

inDrive also disclosed that it has been in "close communication" with the lead investigator in the case to "provide all the support required".

In the letter, inDrive also expressed concern about the ban on ride-hailing services following Anglin's murder.

Vaz on Tuesday announced a ban on ride-hailing services because of a "national security concern". 

inDrive has requested an urgent meeting with Vaz to discuss alternatives to the ban which could address the Government's concerns.

Anglin left home for work at 5:50 on the morning of May 13, but did not arrive at work.

According to the police, a collaborative approach among several arms of law enforcement led to the discovery of a body believed to be that of Anglin in a densely vegetated area in Torrington district, Salt River in Clarendon on Monday.

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