Best Careem Alternatives in Pakistan After its Shutdown

At this point, almost everyone is aware that Careem has officially decided to shut down its operations in Pakistan. The decision to exit Pakistan was declared on July 18, 2025, and has shocked many loyal customers. And why wouldn’t it? Careem was the one that familiarised the people of Pakistan with ride-hailing services.

It’s the end of an era! But now the big question on everyone’s mind is: What are the best Careem alternatives in Pakistan that people can depend on?

What to Look for in a Careem Alternative

Before I go ramble about the alternatives left, it is important to understand why was Careem the household name in Pakistan and how it set the standard.

This will allow a better understanding of the features that matter the most in any app-based transport service and help chose a replacement in accordance to that.

• Safety of Customers: Before Careem, many female travellers were travelling at the cost of their safety because no one was keeping a strict check and balance on the drivers. Then Careem gave women a faster, more trustworthy option.
• Pricing and Affordability: When Careem came into being, the thing that attracted people the most was it’s affordability, especially given the fuel prices. That’s the whole point!
• Simple User Interface: One thing about the Careem app that made it so successful was it’s easy to use interface. Customers and even the drivers are simple people in our country, they can’t work with a technical app just to travel or make a living from driving.
• Commute and Coverage: The coverage of Careem was also a very big USP, especially the time it was launched. People want something that makes their commute easier in the city and inter-city as well.

Best Careem Alternatives in Pakistan

While we bid farewell to Careem, there are still a lot of solid players that will fill the void for it. Here are the top Careem alternatives you should consider in Pakistan:

1. Yango Pakistan

Compared to some, Yango is a relatively new name, but it’s gaining serious traction in Pakistan’s ride-hailing space. Backed by the tech giant Yandex, this Russian-origin app is currently a hit, to say the least.

• Competitive pricing (even cheaper than Careem ever was). This has been the factor that is making Yango stand out amongst all its competitors
• Clean, simple interface for both Yango customers as well as the driver.
• Strong availability in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
• Yango has a responsive customer support service, and their women’s safety policies have really improved recently, which makes the driver fearful before doing anything compromising.

The best part? Many users report better vehicle quality and quicker arrival times in Yango. Oh and it also pre-calculates the fare for you before a ride so you don’t have to worry about paying more on the destination or due to traffic.

If you were a regular Careem user, Yango could very well be your next go-to.

2. inDrive

Formerly known as inDriver, inDrive has a unique business model: It allows the customer to negotiate the fare in advance. You offer the driver the fare you can pay, and the drivers agree on what they can accept, then a suitable price is picked so that no one gets compromised.

While it may sound chaotic, it actually works quite well for budget-savvy Pakistanis.

• Major presence in multiple major cities
• Flexibility in pricing and the negotiation model makes it unique and affordable, like that in real life.
• Has Jazzcash and Easypaisa paymentPeople-driven options apart from cash.

For people who felt Careem had become too expensive in its final days, inDrive offers a refreshing change.

3. Bykea

Bykea toh samjho bhai kiya, is also another household name in Pakistan, especially the Bike service. Almost every young guy uses it in Pakistan for travelling, and many locals use it for sending stuff from one place to another, like a courier, but faster.

Even the bikers find it economical as they can to earn money while already going to a destination. Double money, same fuel and a buddy to talk to while travelling.

• Super affordable, especially given the fuel rates. People can travel on a bike in lesser cost.

• Efficient in traffic as there are fewer chances to get stuck in a motorbike compared with a car.

• Perfect for solo commuters and young students who can’t drive.

Bykea’s biggest strength is how local it feels, built for Pakistanis by Pakistanis. If you’re commuting short distances or zipping through dense urban areas like Saddar, Bykea is a solid Careem alternative.

Careem Shuts Down in Pakistan – What You Need to Know

The official reason according to the CEO Mudassir Sheikha, is a combination of rising economic pressures, growing competition and a global slowdown in funding. But almost anyone can see right through this, it’s clearly about more than numbers.

Uber’s decision to pull back its operations a while ago was already a warning sign. It’s now obvious that the ride-hailing market in Pakistan is going through a big shift.

Pakistan’s economy has taken some big hits in recent years, from inflation to currency devaluation, making it harder for even big players like Careem to keep services running profitably.

How these Alternatives Compare to Careem

All these Careem alternatives come with their own pros and cons, it depends on what works better for you.

Final Verdict

All businesses and services shut down at one point; it just depends on who survives the longest because Pakistan’s ever-evolving landscape is very difficult to cope with.

Good part? We already have more local and global Careem alternatives than ever before. Try them, test them, and find what works for your commute style.

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