inDrive denies suspect in Danielle Anglin's disappearance used its platform

By Racquel Porter   

 

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 abduction and murder of Ms. Anglin.

 

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 Ms. Anglin in a densely vegetated area in Torrington district, Salt River in Clarendon on Monday.

 

But, in a letter to Transport Minister Daryl Vaz, dated June 6, inDrive's Central America Government Relations Manager José Gandarilla distanced the company from the incident.

 

The suspect is in police custody.

 

inDrive further stated that it has confirmed that the driver was not offering his services through its platform, and Ms. Anglin used inDrive for the last time several days before her unfortunate disappearance.

 

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

 

However, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of crime and security, Fitz Bailey, has questioned how inDrive arrived at the conclusion that the driver did not use its platform. 

 

"The police have not disclosed the name of the suspect. Neither have we disclose the telephone numbers of the suspect, nor have we disclosed the telephone numbers of the deceased. It is also to be noted that if they have accurate record, I would have thought that they would include the specific date when they alleged that the victim actually used their service. They indicated in the response that it was several days before. Wasn't there a day and time that they can specify to put more credibility to what they are saying? They should come forward and give us what they have, if they do have those information," he urged. 

 

inDrive has expressed concern about the ban on ride-hailing services following Ms. Anglin's murder.

 

On Tuesday Transport Minister Daryl Vaz 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.