Careem to Launch Its Bus Service in Pakistan [Updated]
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Update: Careem Pakistan has contacted ProPakistani and informed that the ride-hailing service provider has no plans to launch a bus service in Pakistan anytime soon.
The original story follows…
Careem, the international ride-hailing service, is now planning to launch its bus services in Pakistan.
With 30 million registered users, the company is the leading online ride-hailing service provider in the country, is now aiming to provide affordable inter-city commute to the people of Pakistan.
The pilot project was first launched in Egypt’s capital Cairo, which is the most populated city in the Arab world.
After the successful pilot project, the UAE-based transportation company is now eyeing the Pakistani market for the bus service.
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Careem senses that Pakistan has a large population which does not have access to car-hailing services, and needs cheap and always accessible commuting.
Careem’s CEO Mudassir Sheikha was delighted over the expansion of the company’s services and hoped to expand it to the South Asian countries as well.
“Our research identified that car ride-hailing service is not accessible for all the consumers while there is also a shortage of cars. The situation compelled us to offer affordable bus service,” stated co-founder and CEO of Careem said on occasion.
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He also mentioned that the charges of the bus service would be 60 to 70 percent cheaper than the car service.
The buses would be spacious, comfortable and air-conditioned, he added.
“We have plans to integrate our Careem wallet with the bus service too so that there remains no need to carry the cash,” said the company.
Via: MENAbytes
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