Islamabad and Rawalpindi become the third and fourth Pakistani cities to be included in the Uber’ growing global network. Islamabad govt and Uber officials had a meeting on 27 April 2017 to discuss affordable, safe and reliable travel. Sources report that the attendees from Islamabad Government included Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Capt. Mushtaq Ahmad and Secretary Islamabad Transport Authority Mr. Syed Jawad Muzaffar. Attendees from Uber included Head of the Middle East and Africa Mr....

Hours after the official missive stating ride-hailing services Uber and Careem are illegal in Punjab, the Chairman of PITB, Dr. Umar Saif has said that this action is being reviewed. In addition to a statement posted on social media, the Punjab government has now said that these services are not suspended and that this matter will be resolved within 15 days. Sources report that the Chairman PITB has remarked that this action is being reviewed and when asked about the notion of ‘...

Earlier today Pakistan bans app-based cab services Uber and Careem, Punjab Transport Department declares it's illegal. LAHORE (Autolook News) – After their massive success in Pakistan’s major cities, online taxi-hailing services Uber, Careem and A-One have been declared illegal by the Punjab Transport Department.   The Ministry of Transport issued a notification to PTA to ban the Uber and Careem apps immediately. In a notice issued, Se...

Ride-hailing behemoth Uber has announced a VIP programme for its Pakistani consumers. Top riders who make more than 10 trips a month will enjoy premium services such as top quality cars, special giveaways and more. “Top Uber riders deserve a top Uber experience. That’s why we’re lifting the velvet rope and welcoming in our most loyal riders in Pakistan with Uber VIP,” Uber already launched rickshaw service in Pakistan The UBER VIP service is cur...

Ride-hailing behemoth Uber has launched a new service called UberAuto in Pakistan. Starting in Lahore, the company will now offer rides in rickshaws, Pakistan cheapest and most popular mode of travel. The new service will indeed increase Uber’s user base, reeling in more people who prefer the traditional three-wheeler over cars. The new service can possibly end the hassle of hailing rickshaws on the road and negotiating rates as Uber aims to innovate the rickshaw segment of...

The infamous online taxi app Uber is making plans to launch its app in Pakistan by the end of 2015. Uber is a mobile app from where you can call yourself a private taxi at your doorsteps. When you need a ride, you upload your request through Uber app, and it then relays the information to drivers who use Uber. Drivers who are in the vicinity and are interested in the fare accept the request and pick the passenger up. Drivers also upload their data and information in the Uber servers, and you ...