Pathao
Bangladesh and Nepal's home-grown super-app: bikes, cars, food, parcels.
What Pathao is
Pathao is a home-grown super-app in Bangladesh and Nepal offering motorbike and car rides, food delivery, and parcel courier services in one place. Its signature ride-hailing on motorbikes is a fast, affordable way to cut through dense city traffic in places like Dhaka. Travelers use it to get around, eat, and send packages without negotiating fares on the street.
What it does for travelers
- ✓Motorbike and car ride-hailing with upfront or metered fares
- ✓Food delivery from local restaurants
- ✓Parcel and courier service for sending packages
- ✓Map-based pickup and destination so no spoken directions are needed
- ✓Quick bike rides that beat car traffic in congested cities
Good to know
- Operates in Bangladesh and Nepal; not a global ride app
- Signup uses a phone number, and local number verification may be expected
- Cash payment is widely supported alongside digital options
- Needs a data connection to book and track rides
Tips from the road
- Bike rides are cheapest and fastest in heavy traffic, but bring or confirm a helmet for safety
- Have small cash ready, since cash is a common and reliable payment method
- Pin your destination on the map to avoid language issues with drivers
- Confirm the driver and vehicle details before getting on, especially for bike rides
When to reach for it
Use Pathao in Bangladesh or Nepal when you want an affordable ride, particularly a motorbike to weave through city traffic, plus food and parcel delivery in one app.
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Is Pathao safe for tourists?
Many travelers use it routinely. Confirm the driver and vehicle match the app, use a helmet on bike rides, and share your trip if possible.
Can I pay cash on Pathao?
Yes, cash is widely accepted alongside digital payment options, which is helpful for visitors who can't set up local digital wallets.
Where does Pathao operate?
Pathao serves cities in Bangladesh and Nepal. It is not available as a ride-hailing app outside those countries.