Yango Ride’s Driver’s Dream Project also paid a full year of school fees for two drivers’ children and sent gifts to their families.
In September 2026, seven UAE-based partner drivers travelled for Umrah, with the journey funded through Yango Ride’s Driver’s Dream Project. Yango Ride, part of the international tech company Yango Group, announced the initiative on 22 October. The Driver’s Dream Project also supported the education of two drivers’ children.
Who Took Part in the Driver’s Dream Project
Seven partner drivers who work with Yango Ride in the UAE joined the Driver’s Dream Project journey.
Khaleej Times spoke to three of them: Abdul Rauf Butt, 58, Muhammad Usman, 24, and Khyam, 42. Another participant, Nizam Ullah, also shared his feelings with the company.
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What the Driver’s Dream Project Delivered
The Driver’s Dream Project funded the Umrah trip for all seven drivers.
It also covered a full academic year of tuition fees for two partner drivers’ children. Their families received school supplies and gifts as well.
When and Where the Dream Came True
The drivers travelled in September 2026, and the Driver’s Dream Project was announced publicly in late October.
All seven men are UAE-based partner drivers. Butt, a Pakistani driver, has lived and worked in the country for 20 years.
Why the Pilgrimage Waited So Long
Family duties kept the Driver’s Dream Project participants from travelling earlier.
Butt had performed Umrah before, while living in Pakistan. But he never travelled from the UAE because he was working hard to pay for his children’s education.
Usman had hoped to go since he arrived in the country. A busy routine and his effort to build a career kept delaying the plan.
Khyam was supporting his family in Pakistan, so he could not make the journey sooner.
How the Driver’s Dream Project Works
Partner drivers submit their dreams through the “My Dreams” feature in the driver app. These submissions help Yango Ride identify wishes it can fulfill through the Driver’s Dream Project, from a pilgrimage to a child’s education.
Passengers can also leave tips through the app to help drivers work toward their goals.
Earlier in 2026, Yango Ride introduced “Voices from Home.” The feature shares recorded messages from loved ones with participating drivers during their working day.
What the Drivers and Company Said
Butt said it was his dream “since childhood” to go on Umrah. He described the trip as relief from a busy and tough life.
Usman called it his first Umrah and said he came back feeling very calm. Nizam Ullah said, “This trip is my dream,” after taking part in the Driver’s Dream Project journey.
Islam Abdul Karim, Regional Head of Yango Group Middle East, said drivers help keep the UAE moving while working toward personal goals and providing for their families. He added that the project is meant to recognize the families behind their work.
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What the Drivers Wish for Next
The Driver’s Dream Project has also inspired new goals among the drivers.
Butt hopes his children will complete their education and settle well in life. Usman wants to return for Umrah and establish his work in the UAE. Khyam dreams of building a home in Pakistan.
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