Using Careem and Uber in Pakistan

[Anwar_194]

Guys,
I will be traveling to Pak in few days and would like to know what is the experience of folks using these 2 companies?

I have not personally used Uber in USA either but heard mix reviews.

The most important thing for me is safety.

 

[Pakpak]

Last I knew both have been banned in Pakistan.

 

[Runner Up]

Careem is little expensive but they are good and they have nice cars with proper check. Uber in Karachi is less expensive but they are allowing every kind of cars these days. Also their drivers are rude and not qualified (mostly) and that too without proper security check. I will recommend Careem.

 

[Third_Umpire]

Careem works like a charm in Karachi. Don't know other cities. Service is quick,professional and reasonably priced.

 

[DoosraTeesra]

Used plenty of Careem and Uber in Lahore. Made life a lot easy.

I rate Careem higher than Uber as i generally got better cars compared to Uber.

 

[Syed1]

Careem is cheaper and better. I was using it extensively when I was in Pakistan in September.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Careem is great in Pakistan. Absolutely awesome, especially if you travel in the Business or WiFi cars. Top-notch quality, decent drivers who don't over-speed or drive recklessly. And honestly speaking, its very affordable too. I think the Business car is 19 PKR per Kilometer which is not too expensive.

 

[Waseem]

Uber to invest $500 million in Pakistan in next three years

Uber has pledged to invest an additional $500 million towards expanding its operations in Pakistan, a week after Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty took charge of the company's Europe, Middle East and Africa division.

The Uber team and Gore-Coty met with the Chairman Federal Board of Investment Dr Miftah Ismail, on Thursday in Islamabad to discuss the expansion of Uber in Pakistan by investing $500m by 2020, a press release issued by the ride-hailing service.

“We will continue to work closely with the government as Pakistanis benefit from reliable, affordable and safe transportation like Uber,” said Gore-Coty about Uber’s investment plans.

He said Uber is committed to creating thousands of work opportunities and overall economic empowerment for Pakistanis.

Gore-Coty termed Pakistan a “key market for Uber” as the reason behind the “significant investment to the country.”

With a network operational in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Hyderabad, the ride-sharing app's additional investment will aim to expand its network by reaching untapped cities and enhance Uber's customer services programme.

Dr. Ismail, Chairman Federal Board of Investment said: “Pakistan has a strong economy and a rising middle class that can benefit tremendously from Uber's innovative technology. Since March 2016, Uber has been operating in Pakistan, providing affordable and reliable transportation while creating tens of thousands of economic opportunities for Pakistanis,” he added.

“Uber has been committed to growing its footprint in Pakistan since its launch last year, creating thousands of economic opportunities in the process,” Gore-Coty said about Uber's presence.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1332897/uber-to-invest-500-million-in-pakistan-in-next-three-years

 

[Runner Up]

Wonder where will they invest? I mean all Uber has to do is provide Network to drivers. People will give them their Cars, with Driver and bear fuel / maintenance charges.