Careem, the region’s leading multi-service app, has revolutionized the daily commute for employees while simultaneously reducing operational expenses for businesses in Saudi Arabia through its innovative transportation solution for businesses and their employees, Careem For Business (C4B).
Commuters in Saudi Arabia face considerable challenges when it comes to navigating congested streets. It’s estimated that in Riyadh, commuters spend almost 71 hours a year in traffic congestion – accounting for almost half of all time spent driving. And in Jeddah, rush hour traffic adds on average an extra 50% of travel time, taking as much as 31 minutes to travel just 10km.
Limited public parking spaces also create challenges and additional costs. Research indicates that individuals using free parking in Riyadh malls spend nearly 10 minutes searching for an available spot.
C4B is a seamless transportation solution that reduces time navigating through traffic, as well as locating a parking spot, while also offering the luxury of time to catch up on emails or schedule meetings before arriving at the office. This not only boosts employee satisfaction but also enhances well-being and productivity by eliminating much of the stress associated with daily commutes. Businesses are also able to allocate resources more efficiently and concentrate on their core activities.
Ahmad Arrabi, General Manager of Ride-hailing at Careem in KSA, said: “Careem, at its core, exists to simplify and improve the lives of its customers. We’ve been moving people for more than a decade, and over that time the transportation landscape has continued to change. Crucially, we have endeavored to evolve with it, giving rise to more and more features that promote well-being and build convenience. We’re delighted to see more businesses choose C4B to simplify their employees’ commute, and we will strive to keep introducing convenient services to Saudi Arabia.”
C4B boasts a range of features that redefine corporate commuting. One such feature is the corporate invoice option, which enables employees to utilise the Careem app for their daily commutes while enabling direct billing between Careem and the company. This eliminates the need for employees to handle reimbursement processes and simplifies expense management for businesses.
Additionally, companies can provide promo codes and Careem Credit vouchers for rides and meals, offering exclusive discounts to their employees as a way to enhance their commuting experience.
Careem For Business already serves a wide range of corporate partners across various industries, including Riyad Bank, Alinma Bank and many more, who rely on its services every day. By adopting C4B, companies can simplify operations, cut costs, and prioritize employee well-being.
Careem launched ride-hailing services in Saudi Arabia in 2013, commencing operations in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dhahran and Khobar before expanding to reach 26 cities across the Kingdom. The Everything App now offers multiple services to customers in Saudi Arabia, including ride-hailing, inter-city transport, food delivery, and home cleaning, all in one application. More than 75,000 Saudi nationals use the Careem app as a flexible source of income.
Customers can download the latest version of the Careem app from the App Store, Google Play, or via direct Android download.
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