Careem expands Iraq ride-share operation

Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem has expanded into the Iraqi city of Mosul, according to a report by Arabian Business. The company is hoping to provide technology-based mobility options for riders and offer flexible employment opportunities for local drivers. Careem Iraq’s general manager Mohamed Al-Hakim says: “We hope that our entry will spur other companies to follow suit.” Careem expanded its service into the Iraqi city of Basra earlier this year, following its introduction in Najaf and
October 10, 2019 Read time: 1 min
Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem has expanded into the Iraqi city of Mosul, according to a report by %$Linker: 2 External <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 0 0 0 link-external Arabian Business false https://www.arabianbusiness.com/transport/428678-dubais-careem-expands-operations-to-mosul false false%>.


The company is hoping to provide technology-based mobility options for riders and offer flexible employment opportunities for local drivers.

Careem Iraq’s general manager Mohamed Al-Hakim says: “We hope that our entry will spur other companies to follow suit.”

Careem %$Linker: 2 External <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 0 0 0 link-external expanded false https://www.itsinternational.com/categories/utc/news/careem-expands-iraq-ride-hailing-service/ false false%> its service into the Iraqi city of Basra earlier this year, following its introduction in Najaf and Baghdad.

Looking ahead, Careem also intends to bring its delivery and payment services in Mosul.

Urban Traffic Control

Related Content

  • Teleste unveils 5G smart bus stop in Finland
    November 27, 2018
    Teleste says its smart bus stop in Espoo, Finland, uses video surveillance and 5G to help security personnel respond to incidents. Teleste’s bus stop is being tested as part of the Nokia Bell Labels LuxTurrim5G project, which seeks to demonstrate the fast 5G network based on smart light poles, with integrated antennas, base stations, sensors, screens and other devices. The bus stop is located within Teleste’s Connected Zone – an area which utilises alarms, built-in cameras and dynamic information solutio
    Read More
  • Pack Health and Uber offer free transport for patients in Alabama
    June 20, 2019
    Pack Health has partnered with Uber Health to offer free transportation for patients with chronic conditions travelling to medical appointments in the US state of Alabama. Mazi Rasulnia, CEO of Pack Health, says: “For members who lack reliable means of transportation, or whose health prevents them from driving themselves to key follow-up appointments, offering a free ride through Uber Health is a simple and intuitive way to close care gaps." Pack Health, a health coaching platform, says the partnership w
    Read More
  • Q-Free withdraws from ERP tender process in Indonesia
    December 17, 2018
    Tolling specialist Q-Free has withdrawn from a tender process for an electronic road pricing (ERP) system in Jakarta, Indonesia, due to uncertainty on the tender timeline and outcome. This withdrawal decision is also based on uncertainty regarding project structure and financing and expected project profitability. The company says it intends to increase recurring revenues and reduce its reliance on single large projects, and will be more selective when it comes to which contracts it pursues. The
    Read More
  • Econolite hires ex-Michigan DoT boss Kirk Steudle
    October 23, 2018
    Econolite has hired one of the best-known names in the ITS industry: Kirk Steudle is joining the company with a remit to fulfil two key roles. Steudle, the former director of Michigan Department of Transportation (MDoT), will be senior vice president, leading Econolite’s Transportation Systems Group and also in charge of CAVita, its connected and autonomous vehicles (C/AV) subsidiary. His responsibilities will include all C/AV projects and large-scale systems projects. Steudle had spent his entire
    Read More

Highlighted Content