Ride sharing

Ride sharing

Ride-sharing drivers queue for hours at Dhaka fuel pumps, limited to Tk500-600 worth of fuel per vehicle. Long waits reduce trips, cut daily earnings, and force higher fares, highlighting the growing struggle drivers face amid the nationwide fuel shortage. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Hours lost in fuel queues, ride-sharing drivers struggle to earn

Drivers are losing hours and income as filling stations limit fuel to Tk500-Tk600 per vehicle

Graphics: TBS

Ride-share bikers allowed 5 litres daily – what about regular riders?

For nearly a decade, bike riding has been recognised as a profession in Dhaka, with many motorcyclists working part-time alongside their studies or other jobs. Sabuj, 25, a student of Bangla College, rides between classes appreciating the freedom the job offers despite its risks. The photo was taken at Banglamotor, Dhaka, recently. Photo: Saleh Shafiq

From early morning to midnight: The demanding life of ride-sharing bikers

The Covid-19 period was tough, but at least the internet-based apps were active. But for gig workers, it was worse this time when there was no internet. Photo: Noor-A-Alam

Out of a gig

People engaged in ride-sharing service eagerly wait for passengers on the roadside near the Rajarbagh intersection in the capital when the ongoing curfew was relaxed for three hours on Tuesday. Photo: TBS

Taking a ride request with risk in order to survive

'Save Ride-Sharing Oikya Parishad' Convenor Belal Ahmed speaks at a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity on Sunday (10 March). Photo: Courtesy

Ride-sharing: National policy with minimum wage, safety for drivers demanded

Photo: Rajib Dhar

Undone by Uber: When ride-sharing takes a U-turn to ride-hailing

More than 60% of female adolescents who use public transport in the capital become victims of some form of harassment. Some companies wanted to alleviate this pain and thus women-only ridesharing apps were born. PHOTO: Noor-A-Alam.

Women-only ridesharing apps step on the brakes

The ‘khepwalas’ appear to be targeting the apps themselves, so users are forced to commute on informal contracts. Photo: Noor A Alam/TBS

Why are riders accepting trips and not showing up?

January, Uber started it’s venture in Rangpur, the eighth division of Bangladesh. But coupled with inflation and price hikes, Uber’s already exuberant fares became steeper for the masses in the last few weeks. Photo: Uber

‘The commission we charge is fairly representative of the quality of service we provide’: Uber Head, India & South Asia 

Fuel price, rising costs push ride-sharers to the brink

Fuel price, rising costs push ride-sharers to the brink

Bikers who pick up customers from the streets are in abundance on important junctions like Karwan Bazar, Gabtoli, Mogbazar and Farmgate. Photo: Noor-A-Alam

Are ride-sharing businesses losing their way? 

The ridesharing industry of Bangladesh is valued at an estimated Tk2,200 crore and accounts for 23 percent of the transportation sector. Photo: Mumit M

6-point demand of ride-sharing drivers