With the mission of simplifying and improving the lives of people in the region, Careem, the Super App for the greater Middle East and Pakistan, brings back the Captain bonuses in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. The initiative was taken to increase Captains earnings and improve their economics by supporting them with additional incentives to work with the platform. Careem to bring back bonuses and guarantees, awards best performing Captains of 2021. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Captains earnings took a massive hit as the country saw multiple lockdowns to prevent the virus. With the conditions improving in the country, the demand for the service has also increased, giving the 800,000 registered Captains a chance to earn additional income, improving their lives while strengthening the network, making Careem the largest ride-hailing company in the region. The new bonuses will allow Captains to earn up to 25% in addition to their basic income. Numerically, Captains can now earn up to PKR 150,000/- with the introduction of the new bonuses. These bonuses have been introduced in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, starting with the ‘GO Category’ with plans to expand them across the country and other car types Must Read: TikTok partners with MNHSRC to raise awareness for COVID-19 prevention Careem has always been at the forefront to work towards improving the lives of its Captains. From partnering with organizations to providing education on subsidized rates, discounted pricing on fuel and oil changes, and providing ration packages during the lockdown and distributing smog kits to help them combat the harsh weather. Careem also recently announced to reduce its commissions from 25% to 15% on the Bike category to help them improve their earnings. Amongst these initiatives, Careem also recognized the efforts Captains have made to ensure the service quality remains at the top and introduced Sitara-E-Careem awards last year to praise their hard work and dedication towards the Customers and Community at large. These awards are given to the best performing Captains who went above and beyond and made lives simpler for Customers. Careem has more than 800,000 Captains registered on its platform so far and has invested up to $100 million since its inception in Pakistan in 2016. Transforming into a Super App; Careem offers multiple opportunities as it expands its services from the mobility of people to adding mobility of things and mobility of money including food, daily essential deliveries, peer to peer credit transfer and mobile top-ups.
Careem slashes its Bike commission to 15%
Careem, the Super App for the greater Middle East and Pakistan, has recently slashed its commission from 25% to 15% on its Bikes, Delivery and Order Anything (buy and send) categories in nine (9) cities including Karachi, Islamabad, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Abbottabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta and Sialkot. The reduction in service fee is to further improve Captain earnings and reach service excellence at an affordable price for Customers. Careem slashes its Bike commission to 15%. The initiative is aligned with Careem’s purpose of simplifying and improving the lives of their Captains. The idea behind the reduction of the margins is to have a positive impact on the net earnings. Commenting on the reduction of commission, Zeeshan Baig, Country General Manager Careem Pakistan stated: “It goes without saying that we, as a nation, are witnessing tough economic times, especially post COVID-19 scenario. Since Captains are at the heart of what we do at Careem, we are always looking for ways to empower them to live a better life and I believe the reduction in margins will undoubtedly help them earn more.” Must Read: realme GT Master Edition Now Available to Pre-order in a 256GB Version Throughout the years, Careem has always worked towards coming up with initiatives for its Captains. This includes making partnerships to provide education on subsidized rates, discounted fuel and oil changes, providing ration packages during lockdown, insurance for COVID, mental health sessions, flexible policies, contribution from Colleagues, safety gears and smog kits and sick pay policy. Similarly, Careem is also constantly working on engagement sessions for its Captains to keep them motivated. Careem, which recently became a Super App, has more than 800,000 Captains registered on its platform so far. Transforming into a Super App; Careem offers multiple opportunities as it expands its services from mobility of people to adding mobility of things as well as mobility of money including food, daily essential deliveries, peer to peer credit transfer and mobile top-ups.
Careem further strengthen its safety protocols by onboarding specialised agencies
Reiterating its commitment to safety as its utmost priority as well as targeting service excellence, Careem has further strengthened its safety protocols by onboarding specialised agencies including Mohafiz and OLX Car Pro and initiating testing new state-of-the-art tech safety features including facial recognition. Careem has been the leading ride-hailing service provider in Pakistan and has been actively working to improve safety and security protocols in the country. To create an even safer ride-hailing service, Careem is now conducting thorough background checks on all Captains by actively screening them through NADRA’s and police verification portals, undergoing LEA criminal background checks and performing rigorous criminal background checks for all vehicles being on-boarded to the platform. Mohafiz by Humanetek is a crisis and risk mitigation company with the expertise to deal with any on-ground crisis across all 361 cities of Pakistan. Their responsibilities now include; A 24/7 on-ground support in case of any emergencies related to a Careem ride Mapping out all rescue agencies and hospitals for timely needed action Assist in lodging first information reports (FIR) against any criminal or fraudulent activities. Must Read: Jazz invests PKR 9.54 billion in Q3 2021, 4G population coverage crosses 65% mark With the addition of OLX Motors, Careem further ensures that the vehicle health is also uncompromised while registering new Captains and vehicles in the existing fleet. The job responsibilities include; Matching of vehicle chassis number with its original documents A thorough vehicle inspection, including examination of brakes, lights, visible dents, door locks and seat belts. Quality assurance of the vehicle in terms of air-conditioning, seats and overall cleanliness to enhance the Customer experience. Zeeshan Hasib Baig, Country General Manager, Careem Pakistan, said: “The work for safety at Careem never stops. With thousands of rides taking place every day in the country, it is our responsibility and top priority to ensure that every Customer travels with full confidence. By partnering with these specialised agencies, we are leaving no room for any kind of foul play”. In 2020, Careem also launched a ‘Safety Button’ that allows its Customers to access the safety toolkit with all the relevant information with a single click of an in-app feature. This allows Customers to reach out to the Care centre agents as well as the LEAs in case of any emergency. In addition to that, Customers have always had the “live-tracking” option which shares their live location with family and friends. Careem also continues to provide in-ride insurance for both Customers and Captains in case of any accidents.
Careem highlights importance of road safety by distributing helmets, partners with authorities
In essence of highlighting the significance of road safety, Careem has collaborated with the Sindh Police and Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Islamabad to build on its yearly initiative of distributing helmets to motorcyclists. The activity was conducted in two cities, Karachi and Islamabad initially and is expected to be carried out in various other cities in the next phase. The initiative is aimed at bringing awareness regarding the importance of safety as well as ensuring the best practices are followed amongst motorcyclists. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, there were a total of 9701 accidents in 2019-20, resulting in 5436 deaths and 12317 injuries[1]. 45% of the total accidents are of motorbike riders, which can potentially be avoided with the use of helmets. In Karachi, the event was attended by senior officials from Careem and Sindh Police including; Sagheer Hussain, Senior Superintendent of Police, Afzal Noor Khan, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bachal Shah, Police Inspector, Turab Sub-Inspector and the Traffic Safety Awareness Team whereas in Islamabad the guests included; Col Rtd. Muhammad Amjad, Deputy Director and Deputy Head of Security, DHA. Must Read: Infinix latest laptop INBook X1 Series, now available nationwide Zeeshan Baig, Country General Manager, Careem Pakistan commented: “Safety always comes first, be it of our Customers, Captains or Colleagues. Since lives are precious, we should do all in our power to not lose them due to negligence.” He further added: “We are extremely happy to partner with the authorities to raise awareness regarding the matter and play our part in ensuring that all necessary steps are taken.” Muhammad Amjad, Deputy Director and Deputy Head of Security, DHA stated: “We are thankful to Careem Pakistan for not just distributing helmets to motorists but also for emphasizing the significance of road safety and raising awareness about the importance of wearing helmets while riding.” As per the Motor Vehicle Ordinance of 1965, it is mandatory for both the motorcyclist and the passenger to wear a helmet, however, this is not implemented by many motorists. According to research by the World Health Organization (WHO), lack or inappropriate use of helmets has shown to increase the risk of casualties and physical impairment resulting from road crashes involving motorized two-wheelers. Careem Pakistan wished to bring a change in those statistics by ensuring that people take all the necessary precautions and observe best safety practices so they keep themselves and others out of harm’s way. [1] https://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files//tables/rename-as-per-table-type/tarffic_accidents_annaul__09_02_2021.pdf
Careem provides its customers with a chance to Donate and help the People of Beirut
In support of the efforts made by the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide food parcels to those affected by the Beirut Port explosion, Careem is offering its customers the opportunity to turn their Careem Rewards points into donations to WFP. Careem provides its customers with a chance to Donate and help the People of Beirut. Through the Careem Super App, customers will be seamlessly able to donate their points from several countries where the company operates, including Pakistan, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Morocco and Egypt. With about 300,000 people displaced from their homes as a result of this disaster, Careem aims to enable its customers to extend a helping hand to the people of Lebanon through this campaign. Careem invites its community to join hands and stand together with those affected by the Beirut Port incident. Must Read: Pakistan researchers among winners of Facebook misinformation project Here is how you can play a role in helping those in need: Step 1: Open Careem Super App and tap on your ‘Reward Points’ at the top right Step 2: In Careem Rewards, scroll down to ‘Donations’ and Choose ‘Support Lebanon with Relief’ Step 3: Tap on ‘Donate’ once the below screen appears Careem is the internet platform for the greater Middle East region. A pioneer of the region’s ride-hailing economy, Careem is expanding services across its platform to become the region’s everyday Super App. Careem’s mission is to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Established in July 2012, Careem operates in over 100 cities across 13 countries and has created more than one million employment opportunities in the region. Careem became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc. in January 2020. www.careem.com
Zong 4G Partners with Careem to provide seamless Connectivity
Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network, Zong 4G has entered into a strategic alliance with Careem, country’s top ride hailing company that ensures mobility services for its customers. As part of the new agreement, Zong 4G will provide the underlying voice and data services for Careem Captains. The announcement came following a signing ceremony held in the presence of Zong 4G; Acting Chief Commercial Officer, Moied Javeed and Careem’s Managing Director, Mr. Junaid Iqbal, along with management of both companies. The strategic alliance between the companies will be brought to life through provision of tailored affordable voice and data services to Careem Captains for seamless connectivity on every turn across the country through Zong 4G’smost advanced and modernized network. Must Read: Chairman PTA inaugurates the project for seamless broadband coverage to Makran Coastal Highway “Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Junaid Iqbal Managing Director Careem mentioned “Careem’s partnership with Zong 4G is an illustration of how companies can work together and simplify lives of people with innovative tech-solutions. The seamless and affordable connectivity provided by Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network is a great value addition our Captains and will be a great assistance in their daily ease of work.” Powered by the unrivaled 4G network in the country, Zong 4G continues to reach towards its ambition of becoming a digital life partner of all its customers across the country.The company continues to foster partnerships with renounced companies such as Careem, WhatsApp, and IMO etc. to improve the lives of millions of Pakistanis. As fastest growing network in Pakistan, with more than 10,000 operational 4G sites, Zong 4G is leading the hallmarks of innovation and digitalization in the Pakistan. Augmented by trust of customers in the company, Zong 4G is at forefront to formulate creative solutions and is committed towards its quest to address the ever-growing connectivity needs of new-age customers.
TiE Mentor Galore: Get, Set, Go!
TiE Lahore organized an exclusive one on one mentoring event “TiE Mentor Galore: Get Set Go!” which was aimed at new and aspiring entrepreneurs so that they can learn and network with successful startup founders, industry leaders, investors and thought leaders. TiE Mentor Galore was organized from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Royal Palm. TiE Lahore Chapter (www.lahore.tie.org) is an international, non-profit organization fostering entrepreneurship with 61 chapters in 18 different countries and 13,000 members worldwide. The event was organized to further TiE’s motto of mentoring entrepreneurs, increasing their connectivity and helping them network with influencers and industry experts. The event engaged a large audience which included early to mid-stage startups, aspiring entrepreneurs and students as participants. The panel of mentors included successful startup founders, investors and professionals who have made a mark in their respective fields. The program started off with a brief introduction of TiE Lahore Chapter and the mentors by the moderator followed by encouraging success stories of mentors, where every mentor shared their beginnings, difficulties and path to success, followed by a mentoring session in which every participant networked with the panel of extremely talented and experienced mentors and discussed their business ideas and models with them. The panel of mentors included people from a range of industries. The mentors included Maryam Mohiuddin Ahmed, the founder and co-director of Social Innovation Lab (SIL), Ali Gul, co-founder of Mangobaaz, Adnan Zahid, co-founder Johnny and Jugnu, , Humayun Mazhar, Founder and CEO of Cresventures, Faisal Sherjan, Director NIC Lahore, Muneeb Maayr, founder of Bykea and Daraz, Mahrukh Malik CEO and founder of Instaprint and Zeeshan Baig, Careem. The logistics partner for TiE Mentor Galore: Get Set Go! was Careem. Mr. Humayun Mazhar, President TiE Lahore Chapter, concluded the event by appreciating all the mentors and sharing the future roadmap that the chapter had envisioned. The event was able to grab a large number of very relevant audience. The evening ended on a positive note with a networking session, where guests interacted with each other and enjoyed a pleasant environment.
Daraz gathers leading industry players for Black Friday 2017
Daraz officially announced its Black Friday 2017 sale, offering discounts up to 86%. Co-Sponsored by Xiaomi, L’Oreal Paris, Unilever, Tarzz and Nestle, Daraz Black Friday is expected to be the biggest event of the year, going live on the 20th of November and running through a week of heavily discounted deals; flash sales and special offers. Each day of the 7-day mega sale event will see new categories unlock. Daraz reveals that the big deal event that it pioneered in 2015 and bested in 2016 is going to get significantly bigger this year. Bjarke Mikkelsen, CEO Daraz, said, “We are proud to unveil our plans for this flagship sale event. In scale and magnitude, this is going to be huge. Black Friday isn’t just a sale; it’s an event, an experience. We’re working days and nights to ensure customer expectations are met and exceeded.” Event structure and special offers The Black Friday sale this year is a week-long event starting November 20. November 20 to November 23, a new category will be unlocked every day; post November 24, everything will be on sale. Daraz has also partnered with banks and payment gateways that are offering additional discounts to their customers. This year’s Black Friday event is also accompanied by an additional QR Code discount, that shoppers may scan in order to redeem an additional Rs. 500 discount on the Daraz app once the sale commences. The code has been sighted on flyers and billboards nationwide, generating palpable excitement three weeks ahead of the sale. Other special offers include free Careem and Pizza Hut vouchers with every Black Friday order. Daraz is keeping a closed lid on the precise mechanics of its Black Friday deals for now, but rest assured it will be the biggest retail event Pakistanis have seen to date. To stay abreast with the latest news on the sale, sign up for the Daraz newsletter and download the Daraz app.
Careem to Hold Hackathon With Prizes of Rs 250,000 & More
Careem, one of the region’s leading ride-hailing services, has announced a 2-day hackathon, HaCareem, that is to take place at the end of this month in Karachi. The aim is to look for skilled candidates through an event that will help the company in breaking further boundaries and growing exponentially. HaCareem Hackathon event will attract the brightest tech experts in the country to help build the transportation industry. HaCareem Karachi is the second competition in the global series that Careem is holding. The first such event was held in Bangalore, India. The hackathon is expected to help the company exchange global ideas and compete against local competitors. The candidates interested in registering with Careem for HaCareem can do so in teams of 4 or as individuals by registering on HaCareem.com. Shortlisted candidates from Lahore and Islamabad will also be given air tickets to ensure their presence at the event in Karachi. HaCareem Karachi will be a 2-day event with 1 day for the hacking event. The event will start at 9am on Saturday, 29th April, and continue till 9am on Sunday 30th April. After that, top candidates will be shortlisted and invited for job interviews at Careem. Apart from winning the coolest prizes worth PKR 250,000, The winners and top participants from HaCareem Karachi will be offered to join Careem’s tech team in Karachi.