In order to offer its workers cheap and subsidised intra-city and inter-city travel services, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) has formed a new relationship with Careem, Pakistan’s leading ride-hailing service.
The programme aims to make life easier and more convenient for MMBL employees and their families by making it possible for them to travel across Pakistan on Careem in safety and for a reasonable price.
The agreement was signed at the MMBL Headquarters in Islamabad by President and CEO MMBL Ghazanfar Azzam and General Manager Careem Muhammad Imran Saleem in the presence of senior representatives from both organisations, including Chief Operating Officer (COO) MMBL Sardar Mohammad Abubakr and Acting Chief People Officer Muhammad Haroon Khan.
The signing is meant to provide relief for the bank employees, particularly in light of the present economic slump that has caused a large increase in the price of fuel and automobile maintenance.
Also, the absence of dependable public transit in big cities has made commuting extremely difficult for many people, particularly for female employees who frequently worry about their safety. The new arrangement is supposed to ease this problem.
Moving forward, MMBL staff members and their families will get a 15% discount on individual rides throughout Pakistan, allowing bank staff to arrange transportation in any location at any time.
Also, female employees will have the choice to use pick-up and delivery services to and from work as well as for any other local travel. Employees of MMBL are also eligible for discounted intercity travel, which includes a vehicle, driver, fuel, maintenance, tolls, and in-car refreshments.
According to Ghazanfar Azzam, President and CEO of MMBL, “Our current deal with Careem is centred on the well-being of our people-our most significant asset.” “As the MMBL family expands, so do our efforts to make their lives easier.”
In addition to the already provided fuel and transport allowance, this effort will give our employees a hassle-free, cosy, and secure means of transportation. We are aware that many of our employees struggle with commuting. We anticipate that this collaboration will strengthen our commitment to fostering more team member empowerment as well as improve the working environment at MMBL.
We are honoured to extend our corporate services to MMBL, said Muhammad Imran Saleem, general manager of Careem Pakistan, in a speech at the collaboration. A unique solution created to address the shifting mobility needs of businesses is Careem for Business.
By utilising our platform, partnerships like this will undoubtedly help organisations improve the mobility experience for their entire workforce while delivering the greatest standards of comfort, dependability, versatility, and cost savings.
In addition to offering individual services, the subsidised intercity travel services will offer airport pick-up and drop-off as well as corporate business travel to a number of locations throughout Pakistan, including Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhelum, Abbottabad, Nathia Gali, Bhurban, Peshawar, Sialkot, Multan, and Gujranwala.
Employees of MMBL may also reserve a vehicle for a half-day or a full-day at a discounted rate for themselves and their family.
Due to the fact that it will give both businesses valuable chances to collaborate and develop cutting-edge solutions that cater to the demands of their customers across the country, this cooperation between MMBL and Careem highlights the value of innovation and collaboration.