Udrive Delivering on-demand mobility through its digital ecosystem, Udrive is the largest car sharing platform in the region.

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UDRIVE
HASIB KHAN, CO-FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN, NIC WATSON, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, UDRIVE

Founded in 2016 by Nicholas Watson and Hasib Khan, Udrive offers on-demand car rental services through a mobile application. By operating a growing fleet of over 1,000 vehicles in the UAE, it is optimizing the way people move around the UAE. The platform is known for its innovative approach to mobility through its free float fleet approach, which gives access to its fleet and vehicle rental services on per-minute and per-day rental models. Udrive has thus been successful in establishing a loyal customer base, notably in resident expats based in the UAE.

  • FOUNDED IN: 2016
  • SECTOR: Intelligent mobility

"Through an entirely digital process, Udrive is able to connect people with access to vehicles anywhere, everywhere. The adoption of tech-based efficient mobility allows for a seamless experience to become available to the mass market, while reducing the number of passenger vehicles on the road. Both residents and tourists alike are able to access a wide range of vehicle types for every need, all with zero deposit, and fuel included, in one transparent affordable cost."

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