Yango gets transport network company operating licence in Punjab
- Licensing framework expected to help strengthen oversight, while introducing enhanced safety, verification, and compliance standards intended to protect both partner drivers and passengers
Yango Ride, part of global technology company Yango Group, has secured the transport network company (TNC) operating licence from the Punjab Provincial Transport Authority, according to a statement released on Tuesday.
According to the release, Yango is the first ride-hailing platform in Pakistan to receive this licence.
“The licence authorises Yango Ride to operate under the Provincial Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act, 2025, which regulates ride-hailing services in Punjab.
“The approval follows several months of effective engagement between Yango Ride and the Punjab Transport Ministry, along with other government stakeholders, during the process of implementing the new licensing framework for digital mobility platforms across the province,” the statement said.
The licensing framework is expected to help strengthen oversight, while introducing enhanced safety, verification, and compliance standards intended to protect both partner drivers and passengers.
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“We are grateful to the Punjab Transport Authority for granting us the licence and appreciate the professionalism demonstrated throughout the process,” said Miral Sharif, Country Manager for Yango Pakistan. “This milestone reflects our commitment to working closely with regulators to support the development of a safer, affordable, and reliable ride-hailing ecosystem in Pakistan. Receiving the licence also reaffirms our long-term presence in the market and our dedication to meeting the high regulatory and safety standards for both our partner drivers and passengers.”
As ride-hailing services continue to expand across Pakistan, the licence marks an important step towards improved transparency and consistency in the sector.
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