Ride-hailing service Yango, part of global technology company Yango, has rolled out a new feature within its driver app designed to help drivers adhere to their prayer schedules throughout the year, while also distributing Iftar boxes to them to break their fast-during Ramadan.
The feature has been made available to all partners’ drivers in the UAE, Morocco, and several other countries and will soon also be available for partner couriers. Launching during the holy month of Ramadan, the new mode allows drivers to seamlessly integrate their daily schedule with their religious duties.
Through innovative mapping and smart routing technologies drivers can identify and navigate to the nearest mosque within the app, even in an unfamiliar location.
Source: Yango
By activating this feature in the app settings, drivers receive a 15-minute reminder before each prayer time and automatic muting of any app notifications at the start of prayer times. The ability to pause order notifications ensures that they don’t miss a potential ride, which is then assigned to other nearby drivers. The feature also points to the direction of the Qibla and displays the prayer schedule for the upcoming two days. Drivers have the flexibility to set the prayer time calculation according to their preferred Islamic convention.
Islam Abdul Karim, General Manager, Yango GCC, said: “The introduction of the new mode for drivers, permanent beyond the Ramadan period, is a step forward in our ongoing effort to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for partners’ drivers. It enriches their work-life balance, blending advanced technology with local customs and practices. We are keen to not only enhance their daily experience but also set standards for cultural consideration within the tech industry.”
Yango ride-hailing service has set up a dedicated zone near its centre to distribute special Iftar boxes. In addition to Yango ride-hailing, the tech company offers a range of other services including Yango Maps, Yango Play, Yango Tech and the advanced Arabic human-like AI voice assistant Yasmina.
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