New ride-hailing platform ‘Driver’ set to enter Pakistan market

Jazz World Enterprise Solutions has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with iTechnology to launch a ride-hailing platform called Driver, according to Business Recorder. The companies announced the arrangement in a statement on Wednesday. Driver will offer ride-hailing through cars, motorcycles and rickshaws, among other modes of transport.

Passengers and drivers on the Jazz network can use the app without consuming mobile data, so booking, accepting and managing trips needs no separate internet package. JazzCash will facilitate digital payments within the Driver ecosystem under the agreement. iTechnology will oversee technology, service innovation and operations, while Jazz provides connectivity and digital infrastructure support.

Business Recorder noted that ride-hailing has become a vital part of daily mobility in Pakistan, filling gaps left by limited public transport and creating new income opportunities. The sector is also expanding into a super app model that includes courier, freight and grocery services. This development positions ride-hailing as an important component of the country's digital economy.