InDrive, formerly known as InDriver, is preparing to expand its presence in Pakistan to five cities. The company currently operates in eleven cities in Pakistan including Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore.
Sudra Karan, public relations and communications manager for the South Asia region at inDrive, told Business Recorder at a recent event that the ridesharing service will expand operations to five additional locations, monitoring details. exact.
He added that InDrive is one of the most downloaded carpooling apps in Pakistan, accounting for 40% of downloads in the category. InDrive, a global IT and transportation platform launched in 2012, provides services in 47 countries.
Speaking at the event, inDrive PR Director Natalia Kolmakova said:
Pakistan is an exciting market. We have launched our services there to support convenient mobility solutions. As a corporation, we have always prioritised entering underserved areas.
Uber’s Shutdown in Major Cities
Popular ride-sharing app Uber has halted services in several major cities in Pakistan. The ride-sharing app has announced that it will no longer work in five cities, including Islamabad, Karachi, Multan, Faisalabad and Peshawar.
The same notice may not appear for everyone, but the travel booking options will be grayed out for some. If you attempt to book a ride now, you will receive a message stating: "Unfortunately, Uber is currently not available in your area".
Coincidentally, InDrive decided to expand its operations shortly after Uber's phased shutdown of operations. This led to speculation that this was a strategic move by InDrive.