Change they say is inevitable and as such a change is coming in the Transport Sector. Nairobi is about to experience a mega upgrade of it’s transport sector all thanks to the latest Technological innovations by 3 tech companies with interests in the Transport Sector.
The three technology companies plan to introduce mass transport apps.
Little Cabs, Safiri Express and Egypt-based Swvl have vowed to disrupt the matatu sector.
The three tech firms are testing ways to get customers to destinations with fewer stops, at affordable prices, while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
This is probably good news to the millions of Commuters and especially those from Nairobi. A number of them have however asked how the new system will work.
Well, here is how:
Unlike matatus, commuters will be required to book a seat at the e-shuttle through mobile applications.
Most of the service providers consider using shuttles of at least 33-seater capacity, and with no conductors in the long term.
The model is the same as those of cabs, save for the timeliness and pick-up point factors.
Once a booking is made, a seat is reserved and the commuter picked and dropped at pre-determined stops.
“We shall provide alerts on time and distance to your closest pick-up location, often a short walking distance from where you currently are,” Safiri Express says on its website.
However, Budhabhati said this is likely to change in future, when the service gains momentum in the market. Commuters will be able to stop the shuttles through the application in the nearest destinations.
Operation routes, pick-up and drop-off points for the three firms are determined based on demand.
However, future changes will be determined based on data collected by the shuttles once in operation.