Uber Launches in Pakistan, Will Cost Rs. 13.7 per KM
The largest taxi dispatch companies in the world
— Uber — has officially launched its services in Lahore,
Pakistan. Launch plans were disclosed to media during a
pre-launch briefing held today in Lahore.
Loic Amado, Uber’s International Launcher for
Middle East & Pakistan, and Amna, Uber’s head in Pakistan, revealed
the details.
According to Loic, Uber has been downloaded by thousands of
Pakistanis already.
He said
that cities choose us, instead of Uber choosing cities. “The interest
has been incredible in Lahore, so we are extremely excited to be launching here
first. Anyone can now enjoy an affordable, reliable and safe ride at the push
of a button thanks to uberGO”, said Loic during his briefing at the event.
Loic Amado and Amna brifing about Uber's service
Uber will be launched in Karachi and Islamabad during
next few months.
Uber said that its launching the service in
Pakistan with a cash as well as the usual electronic payment option – one
of the first Uber cities globally to do so.
To celebrate, trips throughout Lahore will be free for
the first weekend.
The first person to try uberGO in Lahore was actress
and international model Mehreen Syed. Legendary cricketer Shoaib Akhtar also
took a test ride around the city.
While responding to
media queries regarding the security concerns, Amna explained that Uber
drivers go through the following steps:
1.
People who want to be Uber
drivers signup online
2.
Drivers are asked to
submit their identification information,which will be verified by Uber
3.
Once everything is checked
out, potential drivers will be asked to provide with a character certificate,
signed by police station and other authorities
4.
Lastly, every driver
goes through three different training programs — including sexual
harassment seminar — to properly get to know about treating customers in a
professional manner
Loic also explained about some Uber features like ability to share your location
with friends in real-time. He also mentioned Uber Pool service
that allows 2 or more people to share a single ride and split the fare.
Starting tomorrow, 12PM, Uber is going to be available
for customers in Lahore with following prices:
Standard
Uber Pricing:
- Base Fare: Rs.100
- Cancellation: Rs.150
- Minimum
Fare: Rs.150
- Per KM: Rs.13.7
- Per minute: Rs. 3.7
So if you are planning to go from location A to
location B with a road distance of 10 kilometers, then here’s how you will
be charged:
- Base Fare:
Rs. 100
- Per KM
charge: Rs. 13.7 x 10 = Rs. 137
- Per Minute
Charge (supposing that ride took you 30 minutes): Rs. 3.7 x 30 = 111
- Total
Estimated Charge: Rs. 100 + Rs. 137 + Rs. 111 = Rs. 348
Uber
Car types:
Uber has started with 100 riders/cars on-board for
services in Lahore. Number is obviously going to grow with time.
Uber is currently offering its UberGo vehicles in
Pakistan, that include: Suzuki Swifts, Toyota Vitz, Toyota Corollas, Honda
Civics or equivalent.
More luxurious cars with UberBlack and UberLUX will be
offered later.
You can go to this link and download Uber app to start
using the service: https://get.uber.com/
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