Pathao unveils 'Pathao Connect' to ensure safer offline journeys
Pathao, a leading tech company in Bangladesh, has introduced a new service called Pathao Connect. This innovative offering aims to bridge the gap between offline convenience and online safety, ensuring a secure experience for passengers during their journeys 1.
Pathao Connect is designed to cater to various situations, such as low data connectivity, dead batteries, or simply for added convenience. By enabling users to link their offline trips to the Pathao platform through a simple code or One-Time Password (OTP), the service activates Pathao's safety features, making the ride trackable and secure even without an internet connection 23
Improving Offline Ride Safety
Pathao Connect offers several key benefits for enhancing the safety of offline bike rides in Bangladesh.
- Ride Tracking: Once connected, offline rides become trackable on the Pathao platform, allowing passengers or friends to monitor the trip in real-time.
- Driver Verification: Rider information is securely stored and verified, reducing the risk associated with unverified drivers.
- Automatic Activation of Safety Features: Features like free trip safety coverage are automatically applied to connected offline rides.
- User Flexibility: Despite the safety integration, passengers can still negotiate fares directly and pay in cash without extra charges, preserving the convenience of offline rides.
- Incentives: Riders earn Pathao Points that can be redeemed for discounts and exclusive offers on future rides.
- Low Data Use: The system works even when users have low data connectivity, increasing accessibility and reliability for offline trips.
A Digital Safety Net for City Travel
With Pathao Connect, over 60% of daily bike rides in Bangladesh that occur outside of ride-sharing apps now have a digital safety net without sacrificing the traditional offline ride experience 1. The service makes city travel safer, easier, and more inclusive for everyone, while upholding Pathao's commitment to accountability and transforming urban mobility.
Passengers can rest assured that every ride through Pathao Connect comes with Pathao's safety and accountability. Furthermore, users can earn Pathao Points for each trip, which can be redeemed for discounts and exclusive offers on future rides. Additionally, passengers and riders can set their own fares and pay in cash with no additional fees.
In conclusion, Pathao Connect is a significant step forward in ensuring safety and convenience for offline bike rides in Bangladesh. By bridging the gap between offline and online safety, Pathao Connect underscores the company's dedication to transforming urban mobility and making city travel safer for everyone.
- Pathao Connect, by employing a simple code or One-Time Password (OTP) system, enables users to link their offline trips to the Pathao platform even during instances of low data connectivity or with a dead battery, thereby ensuring safety features are activated for a secure ride experience, even without an internet connection.
- With the implementation of Pathao Connect, over 60% of daily offline bike rides in Bangladesh receive a digital safety net, ensuring that city travel is safer, easier, and more inclusive for all passengers, while adhering to Pathao's commitment to accountability and transforming urban mobility.
