Ride-hailing app Careem has introduced a car rental service in the UAE through a partnership with Swapp.
Dubai-based Careem will offer customers car rental options through the app for a minimum of 30 days. Swapp, which is also Dubai-based, offers a range of car choices, from low-budget options like the Kia Picanto to the Mitsubishi Attrage, SUVs like the Nissan Kicks, Chevrolet Captiva, and bigger cars including the Chevrolet Tahoe, and even BMWs.
“For many people, renting a car still involves heavy administration, high fees, and rigid lock-in periods. Bringing Swapp onto the Careem app will enable our customers to win back even more time and money, and benefit from increased choice and flexibility when renting a vehicle,” said Adeeb Warsi, managing director of platform at Careem.
The app has evolved to offer multiple services, including grocery, food, and flower delivery, as well as the ability to rent a bike, schedule home cleaning or vaccination, and send money to peers. Car rental is the newest service to be offered by the super app. Careem, which was home grown in Dubai, was acquired by Uber in 2020 for $3.1 billion.
“We understand the magnitude of impact Careem has made on the region over the last decade, and we are kicking off this partnership with extreme motivation, hunger, and ambition,” said Danny Laczo, co-founder of Swapp.
