Mumbai, October 27, 2023: CarTrade Tech’s CSR Arm, CarTrade Foundation announced the launch of its flagship ‘DriveASmile’ initiative to create a social impact within India's mobility sector. ‘DriveASmile’ is a digital marketplace connecting individuals in the mobility sector and their families to donors and donor organisations. These individuals include taxi drivers, food delivery personnel, auto plant workers, petrol station employees, automobile dealership staff, etc. This platform provides a means for donors to make an impact on the lives of those encountering financial challenges within the mobility sector.
India's mobility sector, which includes the vast workforce of the automotive industry, is characterised by a significant number of individuals who do not have the assurance of social safety nets. CarTrade Tech launched the ‘DriveASmile’ initiative in response to this pressing need. It offers a meticulously streamlined and verified donation process. This guarantees that those in need receive timely financial assistance while upholding the highest standards of accountability.
Currently, there are two live programs on the platform:
1. Support for Education and Health of Car Dealer Employees: CarTrade Foundation is offering educational and healthcare support to car dealer employees and their families. This program will run for all car dealer employees across India.
2. Support for Education of Transport Industry Families: This initiative powered by Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) helps workers in the transport fraternity including commercial vehicle owner-cum-drivers, helpers, cleaners, labourers, workers, coolies, and transporters get financial aid for their children to pursue their education. The goal is to empower these families and ensure that their children have access to quality education.
Mr. Vinay Sanghi, Chairmanand Founder, CarTrade Tech, stated, "In our view, the path to business success should be paved with a commitment to reciprocate the support we receive from the very communities that underpin our enterprise. The individuals who are part of the mobility and automotive sector’s intricate value chain are not just vital to our operations; they are an integral part of our journey. Through DriveASmile, a digital marketplace connecting donors with verified recipients, we are committed to offering unwavering assistance to the dedicated workforce of the mobility sector and standing by them in their times of need. It is not just a program; it's a living testament to our ethos of compassion and solidarity. We are proud to have launched ‘DriveASmile’ on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, symbolising our commitment to foster positive social change in the mobility sector."
