Uber, a popular ride-hailing service, has decided to shut down its operations in Pakistan. The company made this announcement on Tuesday. However, their subsidiary company, Careem, will still offer rides in the country.
This decision follows Uber’s earlier move in 2022, where they seized operations in most of the country, except Lahore. Some of the affected cities included Karachi, Multan, Faisalabad, Peshawar, and Islamabad.
“We’ve made the decision to cease operating the Uber app in Pakistan. Our subsidiary brand Careem will continue to operate, with the Careem app offering ride-hailing services across Pakistan,” Uber’s spokesperson stated.
In 2019, Uber bought Careem, its rival in the Middle East, for $3.1 billion. Despite the acquisition, Careem operates separately, with its own app and services.
Drivers who worked with Uber can switch to Careem Rides if they want to continue offering rides to people. The decision to shut down operations is in line with the company’s global growth strategy to focus on markets with potential for sustainable growth.
“We work closely with Careem Rides teams to minimize the impact on drivers that use the Uber app,” the spokesperson added.
Uber is working with Careem Rides to help Uber drivers move over smoothly. Currently, Careem serves ten Pakistani cities, including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and others.
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