Source: ProPakistani
Six months after its debut in Pakistan, Uber has officially launched operations in Karachi.
Uber’s launch in Karachi was announced after it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sindh Government and Ministry of Transport as a way to promote the effective use of technology within the transport space and make Uber accessible to more riders and drivers.
Both Uber and Sindh Government, According to MoU, will mutually develop technology to bring additional safety and convenience for Karachi residents, and creating more economic opportunities for individuals and small and medium enterprises using the Uber platform.
Karachi is the second city in Pakistan to get Uber. Karachi will first see the launch of uberGO, Uber’s low cost product, and will have a cash option.
In Karachi, uberGO will serve in following areas:
Clifton,
Saddar Town,
Jamshed Town,
Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town,
Liaqutabad,
North Nazimabad,
Gulberg Town,
Faisal,
Malir,
Malir Town,
Korangi
Service will be expanded to other areas with time.
Free Rides Till Sunday
Starting from today, everyone can try out uberGO services for free till Sunday midnight (August 28th, 2016).
You can avail up to five free rides, each worth up to Rs. 300. Simply download the Uber app and enter the ‘KarachiFREE’ promo code to get your free rides.
Here are the usual fares in case you aren’t aware:
Minimum Fare: Rs. 150
Per Kilometer: Rs. 9.38
Per Minute: Rs. 2.00
Here are fare estimates for some popular routes in Karachi:
Atrium to Burnes Road: Rs. 150
IBA City Campus to National Stadium: Rs. 180
Hyderi Market to Bahadurabad: Rs. 200
Agha Khan Hospital to Jinnah Intl. Airport: Rs. 220
Six months after its debut in Pakistan, Uber has officially launched operations in Karachi.
Uber’s launch in Karachi was announced after it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sindh Government and Ministry of Transport as a way to promote the effective use of technology within the transport space and make Uber accessible to more riders and drivers.
Both Uber and Sindh Government, According to MoU, will mutually develop technology to bring additional safety and convenience for Karachi residents, and creating more economic opportunities for individuals and small and medium enterprises using the Uber platform.
Karachi is the second city in Pakistan to get Uber. Karachi will first see the launch of uberGO, Uber’s low cost product, and will have a cash option.
In Karachi, uberGO will serve in following areas:
Clifton,
Saddar Town,
Jamshed Town,
Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town,
Liaqutabad,
North Nazimabad,
Gulberg Town,
Faisal,
Malir,
Malir Town,
Korangi
Service will be expanded to other areas with time.
Free Rides Till Sunday
Starting from today, everyone can try out uberGO services for free till Sunday midnight (August 28th, 2016).
You can avail up to five free rides, each worth up to Rs. 300. Simply download the Uber app and enter the ‘KarachiFREE’ promo code to get your free rides.
Here are the usual fares in case you aren’t aware:
Minimum Fare: Rs. 150
Per Kilometer: Rs. 9.38
Per Minute: Rs. 2.00
Here are fare estimates for some popular routes in Karachi:
Atrium to Burnes Road: Rs. 150
IBA City Campus to National Stadium: Rs. 180
Hyderi Market to Bahadurabad: Rs. 200
Agha Khan Hospital to Jinnah Intl. Airport: Rs. 220
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