Uber vs Careem Pakistan – Advantages and Disadvantages

As UBER and Careem stepped into Pakistan. We decided to bring you the detailed analysis of Uber vs Careem Pakistan so you can easily decide which app you should choose to commute. This analysis will help people of Pakistan to decide the better service according to their needs.

Careem:

Careem is a Taxi booking service founded in Dubai. You can avail Careem in 10 Countries. If you don’t have this app you can Download HERE if you have an Android phone and HERE if you have an iOS. Careem’s HQ is located in Karachi. If you want 3 Free rides from Careem, click HERE.

Advantages:

  • If you have the promo code then their ride will cost you cheaper than a Rickshaw ride.
  • Careem users feel safe because they get each and everything about their ride and it’sdriver before it picks them up.
  • If you have used their service several times, then there is a chance you might get apromo code.
  • Drivers are well mannered.
  • If you are in the middle of the city (Karachi,Lahore, and Islamabad) then this App is perfect.
  • You can make money though Careem by giving them your Car on rent. If you’re interested,contact them.

Disadvantages:

  • Sexual harassment case has been reported in Source
  • It costs higher than Uber.
  • Users prefer to usePromo code, which is not easily accessible, according to a student, “Without promo codes, Careem service is expensive”
  • Due to non-availability, Careem loses 40% of their customers for not having the rides on time.
  • Careem still struggles to have their coverage in NorthKarachi, Surjani, Bufferzone, Gulshan because of not having enough cars or customers.
  • Waiting time can be longer.

Uber:

Similar to Careem, Uber is also a Taxi booking service. It is an American based transport booking organization. In Pakistan, It’s HQ is in Lahore, because they started their service in Lahore first.

Advantages:

  • It offers thecheapest price. It only costs Rs. 13.7 per KM, 3.7 per minute.
  • It has been serving more countries than Careem.
  • You can make more than Rs100,000 with Uber!
  • It’s cheaper than careem, you do not need any kind ofpromo code to avail a cheap ride. If you use two or three rides from Uber, then you will get a promo code.
  • You can avail discounts by sharing a unique link to their App. Want to know more about this ? drop your questions in the comment box.
  • Many eminent celebrities, such as Mahira khan and other have endorsed and appreciated their service, unlike Careem.
  • They haveluxury cars UberBlack and UberLUX! Which will soon be unveiled?

Disadvantages:

  • A lot of harassment cases have beenreported all around the world.
  • Limited coverage in Pakistan.
  • People switch to other apps such as A-Taxi and Careem due to nonavailability of cars in their area.
  • Driverand ride details are not very coherent.

Conclusion:

After having a detailed analysis of Uber vs Careem Pakistan, it’s time to draw a conclusion, I have met many people online and face to face and asked them about their experiences with these two services, Uber and Careem. Most of the people suggested UBER is Better! than Careem. Furthermore, Uber vs Careem Pakistan, I have also experienced and have given both the app a chance, and the problem I faced with Careem was non-availability of cars in my area, and if cars are available then the waiting time is longer thIn I ever expected (2 hours!). So, I give Uber a try and it worked like a charm, so according to all the reviews gathered from the public who used both of these apps, UBER stands out as the best App for booking Taxi in Pakistan.

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