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title: "inDrive Plans More Pakistan Investment as Usage Hits 5%"
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# inDrive Plans More Pakistan Investment as Usage Hits 5%

inDrive says only 5% of Pakistanis use ride-hailing, far below the global 20% average. The company plans more investment and growth in 30 cities.

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## In Short
- inDrive says ride-hailing penetration in Pakistan is about 5%, versus roughly 20% globally.
- The company plans to invest further in Pakistan to grow usage.
- inDrive is live in 30 Pakistani cities, while rivals have smaller footprints.

## What Happened
[inDrive](/indrive) says Pakistan is still an under-penetrated ride-hailing market, with only about 5% of residents using app-based rides. Ride-hailing is when you request a trip through an app, like ordering a taxi on your phone.

Wael Ibrahim, inDrive’s regional director for the Middle East, shared the figures during a panel discussion in Islamabad. He said the company will invest further in Pakistan, pointing to the gap between local usage and global averages.

The company says its platform is available in 30 cities across Pakistan. It also named [Yango](/yango) and Bykea as other ride-hailing options in the country, with smaller reach.

Ibrahim said low adoption is tied to several barriers. These include limited digital literacy in smaller cities, weaker internet access, and cultural factors that can affect trust and habit.

The same panel also discussed online delivery demand. Foodpanda’s director said digital platforms account for less than 1% of Pakistan’s food sales, but can still matter for household incomes.

## Why It Matters
Pakistan’s low ride-hailing usage suggests room for growth, but it also signals hard execution work. Expanding beyond major cities often means dealing with patchy connectivity, lower smartphone comfort, and cash-heavy customer behavior.

For mobility platforms, the opportunity is not only more riders. It is also more drivers and better driver earnings, plus related services like delivery, payments, and insurance that can ride on top of trip volume.

For African operators watching similar markets, the Pakistan example is a reminder that “market size” is not the same as “digital adoption.” Growth depends on trust, reliability, and local distribution, not just app installs.

## Sources and products

- [Dawn](https://www.dawn.com/news/2027417/indrive-executive-says-only-5pc-of-pakistanis-use-ride-hailing-services)
- [InDrive](/indrive)

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