Bykea
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Native name | بائیکیا |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Muneeb Maayr |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Android and IOS Apps |
| Website | www |
Bykea, stylized as BYKEA, is a Pakistani vehicle for hire and parcel delivery company which is based in Karachi, Pakistan.[1][2] It was founded by Muneeb Maayr in 2016.
History
Bykea was started in December 2016 from Karachi, Pakistan.[3] The company currently operates in three Pakistani cities Karachi, Lahore & Rawalpindi.[4]
In 2018, Bykea partnered with Jazz, a Pakistan-based digital communications company to provide enhanced digital connectivity and efficiency to users.[5] In 2018, Bykea & MJSF (Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation) joined hands for Bikers Support Scheme.[6]
In 2019, Bykea raised $5.7 million in series A funding from local and international institutions.[7][8]
Services
Bykea enables a crowdsourced network of motorbike owners to transport people,parcels and payments within a city.[9][10] [11] [12]
See also
References
- ^ Jamil, Ahmed (6 May 2019). "Is Bykea the first next? Pakistani unicorn in the making?". Pakistan Today.
- ^ Qadir, Ihsan (26 September 2018). "Bike drivers of Uber, Careem, Bykea hold protest against companies". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ Mughal, Bilal Karim (6 December 2018). "Can Bykea help you beat Karachi's rush hour traffic?". dawn.com. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Mobile marketplace – The story of Bykea with founder Muneeb Maayr". vcastonline.wpcomstaging.com. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Bykea onboards Jazz as its Business Solutions Partner". phoneworld.com.pk. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "MJSF, Bykea Technologies inks pact for Bikers Support Scheme". thenews.com.pk. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Ride-sharing app Bykea raises $5.7 million in Series as funding". profit.pakistantoday.com.pk. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ Hanif, Usman (1 May 2019). "Bykea gets $5.7m worth of investment". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ Khan, Mutaher (29 July 2018). "Tech talk: Bykea vrooms itself into a hyperlocal marketplace". dawn.com. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ Ghaz, Uzma (2 January 2018). "These Pakistani startups have the potential to go big in 2018". dawn.com. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ Ahmed, Ali. "Tech talk: TPL Trakker, Bykea partners to improve Mobile Application". brecorder.com. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ Naqvi, Kaleem. "Tech talk: TPL Trakker's Location Based Services to Power Bykea's App". technologytimes.pk. Retrieved 11 August 2020.