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Pathao Car Rental: Effortless Journeys with Ease & Comfort

Pathao Car Rental Effortless Journeys with Ease & Comfort

Dear Pathao Community,

Pathao is thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new service that will transform how our users travel. Introducing Pathao Car Rental, this is Pathao Car’s latest offering designed to offer convenience, flexibility, and reliability to our valued users.

Why Rent a Car with Pathao?

Pathao Car Rental aims to revolutionize the transportation landscape in Bangladesh by offering a convenient, affordable, and dependable car rental service. Whether you’re a busy urban professional, a tourist exploring our beautiful country, or someone with specific transportation needs, Pathao Car Rental is here to cater to you. We understand the challenges faced by users and drivers in the car rental industry and are committed to addressing them head-on. From concerns about vehicle quality and safety to uncertainties about pricing and reliability, Pathao Car Rental sets a new standard for excellence. With stringent quality control measures, transparent pricing, and a user-friendly platform, we’re redefining the rental car experience. Pathao has already been addressing consumer needs through its successful services: Pathao Car Plus, Pathao Car Prime, and Pathao Car Max. These offerings have set a benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction in urban transportation, ensuring premium service for varying customer requirements. The launch of Pathao Car Rental is essentially Pathao responding to the market demand for rented cars, extending its trusted services to cater to a broader range of transportation needs.

Benefits for Users

Benefits for Users

Comprehensive Ride Sharing Features

Users will enjoy all the ride-sharing features that Pathao is known for, now integrated into the car rental service. This includes easy request creation, live location sharing, safety coverage for safe trips, informed pricing, the ability to offer your own price, and the option to choose among multiple driver/vehicle offers, all of which can be done from anywhere in the country. Additionally, users can schedule both one-way and round trips, benefiting from the convenience and reliability of our on-demand car rides.

Transparent, Informed Pricing with Control

Users will benefit from transparent, fixed, and informed pricing, with the added ability to control the offer price. Using our bidding feature, users can choose their desired car and offer price, saving time and energy by eliminating the need to contact several drivers or parties for pricing and availability.

Ensured Quality and Preferred Car Selection

Car and driver quality are assured as we onboard only the best-conditioned cars and drivers. Users can select their preferred car and driver, ensuring their preferences are always met.

Benefits for Drivers

Benefits for Drivers

Income Maximization & Proper Utilization

Drivers can maximize their daily and monthly income through high-value, long trips, and versatile options for inner-city, intercity, and rental trips. Pathao Car Rental offers an all-in-one solution for various services, ensuring optimal utilization and profitability.

Ride Bidding Capability

Drivers have the power to offer their own fare, allowing them to set a price they feel is fair and equitable for the trip.

Advanced Scheduled Trips

Advanced scheduled trips, ensures well planned rides and fixed income source for drivers.

Country-wide Trips and Return Trip Capability

Drivers have the opportunity to take trips nationwide and secure return trips back to their original location, maximizing efficiency and earnings.

Opportunities for Fleet Owners

Pathao Car Rental also allows fleet owners to register their vehicles with Pathao. This service provides fleet owners the chance to maximize the utilization and profitability of their rental fleet by capitalizing on the demand available on Pathao (coming soon).

Feature Highlights:

Personal Preference

Our app offers the freedom to choose the vehicle that best suits your requirements, ensuring a personalized and comfortable travel experience.

Flexible Booking Options

We understand the importance of flexibility in travel plans. Our app allows users to book trips and receive estimates, with the final say in accepting or rejecting the trip, ensuring maximum satisfaction.

Bidding Model

Just like Pathao Car’s regular on-demand car service, Pathao Car Rental will also offer the bidding model, giving drivers more control over their decisions. They can make counter offers upon receiving a trip request, providing dynamic options for different types of rides.

Pricing Modality Components:

Minimum Fare

We have a minimum fare to ensure fair compensation for drivers, making every trip worthwhile for both drivers and users.

Per Kilometer Fare

Our per-kilometer fare reflects the distance traveled, promoting fairness and transparency.

Safety Coverage

Ensuring your, and the driver’s safety and security is paramount. Our pricing model includes comprehensive safety coverage for peace of mind.

Booking  Fee

Booking fee is introduced as a maintenance and as a source of ensuring the Pathao Rental Service. 

Additional Pricing Components:

Body Fare:

A flat fee charged for each vehicle type, ensuring transparent and predictable pricing.

Stay Cost:

An incremental charge for trips longer than one day, ensuring fair compensation for extended usage.

Fare ComponentsCar Plus RentalCar Prime RentalCar Max Rental
Minimum fare100010001000
Per km fare25.52939
Per min fare22.12.2
Body fare400600800
Stay fare607590
Min Stay Hours666
Safety coverage fee100100100
Booking fee100100100

Join Us on the Journey

We invite you to experience the convenience and reliability of Pathao Car Rental for yourself. Whether you’re embarking on a solo adventure or travelling with friends and family, we’re here to make your journey smooth and stress-free. Download the Pathao app today and discover the future of mobility in Bangladesh.

Thank you for being a part of the Pathao journey. Ride on, responsibly!

Sincerely,  

The Pathao Team