Pathao has announced the launch of its services in Nepal. For the first time, a Bangladeshi ride sharing platform is going to launch its operations beyond the borders, said a press release on Wednesday (Sep 12).
Founded in 2015 by Hussain M Elius and Shifat Adnan, Pathao is among the fastest growing tech startups in Asia, the release added.
Pathao CEO has provided the following statement:
"Pathao has built a platform that enables employment for thousands of drivers and a product that millions of customers use in Bangladesh. We are excited to take our Pathao platform internationally - starting with Nepal. We have already started to onboard riders in Nepal and we plan to launch in the next few weeks. The Pathao team is inspired to be #MovingNepal and work closely with the local ecosystem."
Pathao’s Lead Marketing Manager, Sayeda Nabila Mahabub, has said, “We are excited to announce that Pathao is officially launching in Nepal within a few days. The operations have already been set up. Pathao is launching its bike-hailing service first, in the city of Kathmandu. This is a historic event for Bangladesh.”