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Careem vs Ola
Careem and Ola are both ride platforms. Fees — Careem: ~20-25% commission per ride. Ola: 0% commission - subscription model, keep 100% of fares.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Careem: ~20-25% commission per ride. Ola: 0% commission - subscription model, keep 100% of fares.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- Ola is the older platform — founded in 2010, 2 years before Careem (2012).
- Careem is based in United Arab Emirates, Ola in India.
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Careem
The leading ride-hailing and everything app across the Middle East and North Africa (it left Pakistan in July…
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Ola
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| Type | Ride platforms like Uber | Ride platforms like Uber |
| Category | Transportation & Delivery | Transportation & Delivery |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | No | No |
| Fees | ~20-25% commission per ride | 0% commission - subscription model, keep 100% of fares |
| Payout speed | Daily and weekly payouts, method varies by country | — |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Middle East and North Africa (ride-hailing in Pakistan ended July 2025) | India |
| Local to | United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan | India |
| Founded | 2012 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Bengaluru, India |
| Popularity | 55 views · 0 likes | 43 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Careem or Ola?
Careem: ~20-25% commission per ride. Ola: 0% commission - subscription model, keep 100% of fares.
Where are Careem and Ola available?
Careem: Middle East and North Africa (ride-hailing in Pakistan ended July 2025). Ola: India.