Pathao launches insurance programme with Green Delta Insurance

Bangladeshi ride-sharing platform Pathao has launched an insurance program in partnership with Green Delta Insurance.

Under the insurance policy provided by Green Delta Insurance, Pathao users, riders and captains will receive coverage of up to Tk 100,000 in case of accidents while using Pathao rides, said a release on Thursday.

Pathao users, riders and captains will have insurance coverage from when they start the trip till the end, it added.

Speaking at the event, Pathao President Fahim Ahmed said, “This announcement emphasizes our commitment to protect our users, riders, and captains, and provides them peace of mind as well as financial support, commenting on the launch.

Green Delta Insurance Managing Director and CEO Farzanah Chowdhury said, “We are very happy to announce the insurance solution in collaboration with Pathao for providing financial compensation in case of medical treatment, permanent disability and accidental demise of passengers, riders and captains.

Pathao already offers several features to ensure safety, such as GPS tracking, necessary information of passengers, riders and captains, VoIP call, emergency button to directly connect with National Emergency service, 24-hour in-app support of dedicated Incident Response Team (IRT), trusted contacts that help passengers, riders and captains to share their trip details with their family and friends while they are on the move, the release said.