Careem users can now schedule rides in advance with the ‘Book Later’ feature.

KARACHI: Pakistan’s ride-hailing pioneer Careem is enabling customers to schedule their rides in advance with the ‘book later’ feature on the app.

The feature allows users to schedule their rides at least two hours in advance, ensuring that customers have a reliable vehicle ready to travel at the time of their choosing, despite any connectivity issues.

Late bookability comes as a preferred option for students, office visitors, as well as airport rides and events. To schedule a ride in advance, simply open the Careem app, select your desired ride type, and tap on the “NOW” drop-down menu and schedule your preferred time.

The system is designed to perform multiple checks to ensure a smooth and accurate journey, including contacting the exposed captain to confirm readiness, providing a 15-minute waiting period after the captain’s arrival, and offering the best vehicles.

Commenting on the new feature, Careem General Manager Imran Saleem said: “Mobility is an integral part of our society where customers rely on us to move freely. We understand the unique challenges of our market and are always working to introduce operations to ensure we simplify and improve people’s lives.

“Whether it’s a student booking a ride to their classroom or a professional planning a route to an important meeting, this feature is designed to meet their needs and simplify their lives.”

Similar to the later booking feature, the ride-hailing app also offers a “Premium 5 & 10” service, allowing users to book a ride for an extended period of time, such as five hours or a full 10-hour day.

This is especially beneficial for occasions like weddings or inter-city travel where attendees may require continuous transportation for a long time without any inconvenience.