Nepal’s leading ride-sharing service Pathao will soon start courier service. The company plans to deliver its customers’ parcels/products as well as products from Nepali eCommerce platforms.
According to Ashimman Singh Basnet, the Managing Director of Pathao, the ride-hailing platform will soon make its courier service available for customers.
“Our attempt is to make the Nepali lifestyle easier and more convenient. Pathao courier service will efficiently deliver eCommerce platforms’ products,” Basnet added.
He continued, “Our courier service will help customers buy products affordably from online shopping sites.” But he didn’t pinpoint the exact time frame for the launch of the service.
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Pathao courier service will be a great option for eCommerce deliver
Nepal’s leading online shopping platforms have their own delivery services while some partner with third-party companies. Pathao, being one of the top ride-sharing platforms of Nepal, will be another option for delivery but being a ride-hailing platform already, its resources will make it a very attractive option for eCommerce companies to get their products delivered.
Not many details have been shared as of now. But when more information emerges on this, we will update them right here.
Pathao began its Nepali service on September 25, 2018, and quickly became a household name for ride-sharing service transforming the public commuting behavior in the country.
Currently, Pathao provides ride-sharing, food delivery, marketing, etc. services. The company expanded its services to Chitwan on September 24, 2022, where it served also with three-wheeler auto-rickshaws. There are plans to tap across more cities in the near future.
Pathao says that its courier service will come into operation with all the leading eCommerce platforms in Nepal.