Careem launches in Istanbul

Istanbul launch is currently in the pilot phase


Tech Desk October 31, 2016
Careem launches in Istanbul PHOTO: CAREEM

Careem has taken on a new destination - Turkey.

With the land of unique cuisine, breathtaking mosques, and classic soap operas, Turkey provides the perfect opportunity for tourists to have an experience of a lifetime.

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Careem now seeks to make your journey less of a hassle with the launch of its airport services in Istanbul.

“Customers are now able to schedule rides to and from both airports in Istanbul, Ataturk and Sabiha. So rest assured that when you travel, we’ll be there to take you through the streets, hans, and gates of beautiful Turkey,” a statement read.

Careem launches in Istanbul PHOTO: CAREEM

The Istanbul launch is currently in the pilot phase with Careem currently offering a 20% off promotion using the Promo code: MERHABA.

Similar to their services in Pakistan, Careem offers its airport promise: which states if the ride is 5 minutes late on a LATER booking to the airport, the ride would be deemed free.

Crossing the Beautiful Bhosphorus bridge during peak hours is often an impossible task for the 14 million Istanbul citizens and given the route between the two airports, Istanbul’s main Ataturk airport located on the European side the other smaller Sabiha airport located on the Asian side, Careem is likely to face a severe traffic problem.

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Tourists often using either the local yellow taxis or the Havatas buses to commute to tourist locations such as Taksim square PHOTO: REUTERS

Tourists often using either the local yellow taxis or the Havatas buses to commute to tourist locations such as Taksim square, however with the likes of Careem and Uber, passengers may find a different alternative to reach their destination.

 

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