Careem is Ending Ride Service in Pakistan

Careem announced officially to shut down its operations in Pakistan from 18 July 2025. The news was confirmed by the company’s co-founder and CEO, Mudassir Sheikha, through an in-app notification and a public post on LinkedIn.

Careem began its ride service in Pakistan around 2015, quickly becoming a popular and trusted name in major cities such as Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.
Over the years, it played a major role in changing the transport landscape, offering safe rides, promoting cashless payments, and creating thousands of jobs for drivers (called Captains).
Even after Uber closed its ride-hailing business in Pakistan in 2022, Careem continued operating.

Careem explained several reasons for this tough decision:

Economic Issues: Pakistan’s tough economic situation, including inflation and declining currency value, made it hard to continue operating smoothly.
Increased Competition: New ride-hailing apps like Yango and inDrive have taken a big share of the market, offering cheaper rates.
Lack of Funding: Due to a global drop in investment for startups, Careem struggled to get more funding to keep the ride service running well.

Mudassir Sheikha called it a “very difficult” decision, saying that they could no longer provide a reliable and quality service under the current conditions.

Final Summary

Careem’s ride service will officially stop on July 18, 2025.
All support and wallet refunds will continue until September 18, 2025.
Careem’s tech office in Pakistan will stay and continue developing digital solutions.
This is a major change for commuters, especially in big cities, who will now turn to alternatives like inDrive, Yango, or local services.