The US based ride hailing app company Uber, is all set to enter road map of Karachi soon, in a move seen as an expansion of operations by the transportation network.
Uber informed about the move in its message on Twitter, where it also added that the capital Islamabad would be its next stop after Karachi.
As per local media reports, Uber logistical setup for Karachi has been completed, whereas the company is in the process of hiring for a while. All set, Uber is expected to launch its operation in Karachi in the coming days. However, the exact date was not provided by the company.
Uber entered Pakistan in early part of 2016, when it picked up Lahore in March to launch its services. Recently, the country has seen an influx of international ride hailing apps, the Middle East based Careem is also operating here.
The controversial ride hailing app is bound to face competition from Careem, which already boosts a presence across three major Pakistani cities i.e. Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. The competition however, would be good for the app customers.
Uber was founded by Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp in 2009 with the app released the following June. The company has witnesses international expansion , and by late 2015, it was estimated to be worth $62.5 billion.
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