The Problem
Female commuters are suffering from a huge transportation crisis.
Roshni Rides recognizes that women in Karachi are 4 times less mobile than men leading to a decrease in independence and job participation.
We believe we can close this gap by formalizing the current pick & drop system through our digital platform.
We are working with corporations & universities to bring a more mobile Karachi to women.
The Solution
Roshni Rides is a carpooling platform that connects commuters to a network of nearby riders and dependable drivers. We are a smart solution to a widespread problem. Roshni Rides creates brighter lives, one ride a time.
Our mission is to empower women in Pakistan through transportation regardless of their socioeconomic class.
How It Works
Our model provides reliability, affordability, and safety through a three-step solution: Subscribe, Select, Match.
Subscribe
Riders sign-up to the Roshni platform through their company.
Route & Schedule
Riders input their pick-up and drop-off points.
Match!
Riders are matched to nearby passengers who have a similar commute.
The Roshni Rides Team
Roshni Rides is the 2017 Hult Prize Challenge winning team. Every year, the competition asks students to create a business model that helps solve some of the worlds biggest issues. The 4 Pakistan-American co-founders saw a huge transportation problem for females in Pakistan and wanted to address it.
After a year long journey of being in the competition and working on their start up, Roshni Rides successfully won the Hult Prize Challenge in September 2017 and were awarded $1MM for their business. The team is now based in Karachi, Pakistan where they are empowering women through accessible transportation!
Roshni Drivers
Safety is a priority at Roshni Rides, where we carefully select and train our drivers through a 4 point extensive vetting process. Having trained drivers is a top priority for Roshni Rides as they, along with our technology, distinguishes our solution as the optimal transportation choice.
Sign up to be a Roshni Driver TodayOur Roshni Family
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- Sameer Qureshi
- Umare Mohsin
- Sheeraz Hyder
- Noveen Lakhani
- Asma Usmani
- Tariq Usmani
- Aijaz Ansari
- Muhammad Siddique
- Shakil Anwar
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- Tariq Khan
- Ayesha Yamin
- Asif Jamil
- Beverly Aisenbrey
- Mir Ahmad
- Nausheen Ahmed
- Ahmed Riaz Naji
- Mumtaz Khan
- Jamil Ahmed
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- Noorjahan Lakhani
- Morad Chughtai
- Samia Hasan
- Waleed Kader
- Arthur Certosimo
- Inayah Lakhani
- Sara Rangooni
- Daanish Samad Moten
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- Adilia G
- Umare Mohsin
- Sumera Ansari
- Riyaad Minty
- Daria Torres
- Aysha Lakhani
- Khalid Ozair
- Arif Mahmud
Press
*In an effort to address the needs of our target market and meet industry needs, Roshni Rides has pivoted to a new business model since winning the Hult Prize Competition
Awards & Recognition
Hult Prize 2017 Competition
Clement A. Price Human Dignity Award
NJ Entrepreneur of the Year
Roshni Rides Case Study
Circle Women Future is Female Pitch
Board of Governors Award Rutgers University
NJ Entrepreneur of the Year
Roshni Rides Case Study
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