Travly Combines Ride-Sharing and Tuk-tuks – Huge Bitcoin Potential
Pakistan is an emerging market for both financial and technological innovation. The sharing economy is gaining ground in this country, as an Uber-like service for tuk-tuks has launched in Pakistan. Travly is making a name for itself, as Pakistan’s traffic and limited public transport are a thorn in the side of individuals and companies alike. In the Western world, transportation by private car or taxi is slowly becoming the new norm. But these modes of transportation are not feasible in every country, especially not in Pakistan. Despite startups focusing their attention on making....
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