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Bangladesh · Taxi & Cars
Pathao
A leading Bangladeshi ride-hailing app, widely used in Dhaka for car and motorbike-taxi bookings.
What it helps with
- A car in DhakaUpfront price.
- A motorbike through trafficCheapest option.
- Ride from the airportNo haggling.
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.
Before you use it
- Payment: Cash is the usual payment; bKash and cards also work in the app.
- Good to know: Dhaka traffic can double the trip time at rush hour; motorbike rides are faster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Pathao work with a foreign bank card in Bangladesh?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Pathao available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Pathao?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Pathao.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Pathao?
- No, Pathao doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Pathao?
- iOS · Android
- How much does Pathao cost?
- Upfront fare by distance and time
Phrases for the driverBangla
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- Please take me to this address (show it on the map) দয়া করে আমাকে এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে চলুন। Doya kore amake ei thikanay niye cholun.
- How much will it cost? কত ভাড়া হবে? Koto bhara hobe?
- Please turn on the meter মিটার চালু করুন। Meter chalu korun.
- Stop here, please এখানে থামুন। Ekhane thamun.
- Please wait a moment একটু অপেক্ষা করুন। Ektu opekkha korun.
- Thank you ধন্যবাদ। Dhonnobad.
