NT Bureau
Doha
In a major development that will boost the transport network and improve the efficiency of taxi service in the country, Mowasalat (Karwa) and Uber on Sunday announced a strategic partnership to bring Karwa Taxis to the Uber platform.
“Karwa Taxi will bring a new, affordable, and convenient way to travel with the Uber app. Simply select “Taxi” on the app,” a Mowasalat (Karwa) statement said.
Residents can request Karwa taxi trips on Uber from May 26.
Nasser Mamdouh M Al Shammari, Light Transport Services Director at Mowasalat Co. (Karwa) said: “Partnering with Uber marks a significant milestone in our mission to provide advanced and sustainable public transport solutions in Qatar. We look forward to this collaboration to promote a green mobility landscape with our hybrid-electric Taxi fleet. This initiative will not only improve the accessibility and convenience of our services but also contribute to the broader goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
“We’re thrilled to be joining forces with Mowasalat Co. (Karwa) to bring the Karwa Taxi service to thousands of riders in Qatar. Uber has a long history of partnering with cities to boost earning opportunities for drivers and improve access to transport for riders. We strongly believe that partnerships such as this one pave the way for innovation in the mobility sector, and we’re committed to making this a partnership of trust and cooperation long into the future,” said Pia El Hachem, General Manager for Qatar, the UAE and Jordan at Uber.
The entire taxi fleet of Karwa, numbering thousands, will now be available for residents through Uber, thereby drastically increasing their ride options and increasing the availability of taxis, making the ride service faster, better, more affordable and more reliable.
