Careem Announces End of Ride-Hailing Service in Pakistan From Next Month

Uber's Middle East Unit Careem To Suspend Decade-Old Service In Pakistan

Careem, Uber's ride-hailing arm in the Middle East, will suspend its Pakistan service on July 18, citing economic challenges, rising competition, and capital constraints, ending its core business in a...

Careem announces end of ride-hailing service in Pakistan from next month

CEO says Careem’s journey in country will continue "in a different role".

Careem to shut down ride-hailing services in Pakistan from July 18

Careem, the online ride-hailing service, has announced that it will cease its transportation operations in Pakistan from July 18, citing worsening economic conditions in the country as the primary reason. The announcement was made by Careem’s Chief Executive Officer through a LinkedIn post, where he described the decision as one of the most difficult the company has had to take. He acknowledged the challenges faced by the platform in Pakistan an…

Careem Suspend Ride Hailing Services in Pakistan as Competition Intensifies

Dubai June 18 2025: Careem will suspend its ride-hailing service in Pakistan on July 18 due to intensifying competition amid challenging macroeconomic reality. “This was an incredibly difficult decision. The challenging macroeconomic reality, intensifying competition, and global capital allocation made it hard to justify the investment levels required to deliver a safe and dependable service in the country. In the end, the Careem Rides team had …

Careem Suspends Ride-Hailing Service in Pakistan

Careem has announced it will stop offering ride services in the country starting July 18, 2025. The company’s CEO and co-founder, Mudassir Sheikha, confirmed the news through a heartfelt message on LinkedIn. The decision comes after nearly a decade of operations in Pakistan, where Careem had become a trusted name in urban transportation. Sheikha said the move was driven by economic challenges, increasing competition and difficulty in justifying …