Pakistan's first motorcycle taxi service launches in Islamabad

Cargar aims to provide an affordable solution to traffic congestion

Pakistan's first motorcycle taxi service launched on Monday in Islamabad.

Cargar, a ride sharing motorcycle service, aims to provide an affordable solution to heavy traffic congestion. Initially launched in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Cargar aims to reduce carbon footprints by providing a motorbike-taxi service.



"Cargar is an innovative start-up aiming to provide customers with smart solutions to over-charging, traffic congestion and intensififying of carbon footprints. With Cargar, you’ll experience secure, inexpensive and efficient transport which shall not only reinvigorate the road infrastructure of twin cities but also reduce civic issues," a statement on their website said.



Much like Careem and Uber, Cargar aims to launch a similar app-based platform for bookings. For now, Cargar has a taxi point at the G-9 and F-8 Kachehry Metro Stations. Cargar charges Rs15 per kilometer and an extra Rs20 for service charges.



PHOTO COURTESY: CARGAR

"Cargar aims to provide maximum safety for its customers with helmets made mandatory for all riders and passengers," Cargar CEO Faran Ahmed told The Express Tribune. After settling in Islamabad, Cargar aims to expand towards Lahore and Karachi, he said.

Cargar Team



Pakistan’s e-commerce sector has been recently witnessing exceptional growth spurred by the advent of 3G and 4G services that have revamped the way global companies look at the country as a viable investment destination. Pakistan has also seen a rise of ride sharing services with the introduction of Careem and Uber in the country followed by the launch of Rixi and Travly, rickshaw ride sharing platforms.