First blog by Brenda

This is how fare collection usually operates:

  1. Cash Payments: Conductors are paid in cash by passengers, which is personally gathered and documented.
  2. Lack of Transparency: Cash handling results in theft, unreported collections, and revenue leaks.
  3. Limited Financial Inclusion: Conductors and drivers have trouble accessing credit or insurance because of their financial histories.
  4. Passenger Inconvenience: Fraud (such as counterfeit currency), delays, and a lack of change can impact the travel experience.

Due to stakeholder reluctance and a preference for cash, the adoption of previous attempts to digitize fare collection—such as government-backed programs like BebaPay (https://www.failory.com/google/bebapay)and private mobile wallet solutions—has been sluggish.

 

How Fare Collection is Being Transformed by SafiriSure

Through a cutting-edge USSD-based and mobile payment infrastructure,MotiSure through its flagship product dubbed SafiriSure is digitizing fare collecting and guaranteeing smooth transactions, financial inclusion, and improved security for both travelers and transportation providers.



🔹 Integration of USSD & Mobile Money: Travelers can pay for their tickets using MPesa by dialing *563#.

- Any mobile phone can use it; no app is required.

 

🔹 Automated Digital Receipts: These eliminate payment disputes by providing conductors and passengers with real-time SMS confirmations following payment.

 

🔹 Transactions Backed by Insurance A personal accident insurance option is included with every digital fare payment, guaranteeing passenger safety without adding to the inconvenience.

 

🔹 Revenue Monitoring and Openness

- To trace collections and lower the risks of cash handling and leaks, transport operators receive daily, weekly, or monthly reports.

Access is made possible by the record of earnings that drivers and conductors receive.

 

The Significance of This

✔ Boosts Revenue: Real-time earnings tracking allows transport operators to minimize losses from cash leaks.

✔ Improves Security: No more carrying big sums of cash, which lowers the risk of fraud and theft.

 

✔ Enhances Financial Access: Drivers can obtain credit, insurance, and financial services with the use of digital records.

Passengers will find it convenient: No more overcharging problems or difficulties locating change.

 

 Kenyan Public Transportation's Future Is Digital!

SafiriSure is laying the groundwork for a more responsible, secure, and effective transportation system by combining fare payments with insurance, incentives, and financial services.

 

 Come along with us as we transform the fare collection!