🚕 Taxi & Ride-Hailing
Pathao
A leading Bangladeshi ride-hailing app, widely used in Dhaka for car and motorbike-taxi bookings. About Pathao: Pathao is one of Bangladesh's largest homegrown ride-hailing platforms, offering car and motorbike-taxi options across Dhaka with an extensive local driver network. Key Features: Multiple Vehicle Types: Choose between car and motorbike-taxi options depending on traffic conditions and budget. Upfront Fare Estimates: See an estimated fare before confirming your ride. Wide Driver Network: One of the most extensive local driver networks, covering most of Dhaka. Integrated Ecosystem: The same app provides access to Pathao Food and Pathao Courier services. How to Get Started: Download the Pathao app and create an account with a phone number. Enter your pickup location and destination to see fare and vehicle options. Confirm your ride and track the driver's approach on the map. Pay by cash or digital payment depending on your settings, then rate your trip. Important Notice: Motorbike-taxi rides are often significantly faster than cars during Dhaka's notoriously heavy traffic, though they carry the usual road safety considerations of two-wheeled transport.
Uber Bangladesh
Global ride-hailing app operating in Dhaka alongside local competitors, with upfront pricing and cashless payment. About Uber Bangladesh: Uber operates in Dhaka and Chattogram, giving residents and visitors a familiar international app for booking private-hire rides with fare estimates shown before confirming. Key Features: Upfront Fare Estimates: See an estimated price before you confirm the ride. Cashless Payment: Pay by card or linked account, though cash remains widely used too. Trip Tracking and Sharing: Share your live trip location with friends or family. Multiple Vehicle Options: Choose between different car categories depending on group size and budget. How to Get Started: Download the Uber app and create an account with a phone number and payment method. Enter your pickup location and destination to see fare and vehicle options. Confirm the ride and track your driver's arrival. Rate your trip after drop-off. Important Notice: Uber's coverage in Bangladesh is currently concentrated in Dhaka and Chattogram — availability elsewhere in the country is limited or nonexistent.