Enduring a dent from the lockdowns imposed in Pakistan to curb the spread of coronavirus, the ride-hailing services are struggling to restore normalcy in their operations. Covid-19 had a severe impact on the demand for ride-hailing services as major parts of the country remained under lockdown for an extended period and services were suspended in the region. “As countries have started to lift travel restrictions, we have seen a recovery in demand for ride-hailing services,” said Uber Pakistan General Manager Saad N Pall in comments to The Express Tribune. According to Pall, the biggest challenge for the ride-hailing services is the significant drop in demand since the pandemic began. She added that since the lockdown was lifted and services of the firm resumed, the demand for ride-hailing service was far below pre-Covid levels.

Source: The Express Tribune November 21, 2020 06:00 UTC