VAYA Mobility celebrates four years of popular, safe ride-hailing service
VAYA Mobility this month celebrates four years in which it has become the most popular
and preferred ride-hailing platform for both passengers and partners in Zimbabwe.
And to celebrate its fourth anniversary, VAYA Mobility has slashed its prices to US$1 per
kilometre for the next three months, from this November to the end of January 2023.
The EcoCash Holdings subsidiary, a pioneer in the sector, has quickly become the largest
ride-hailing platform in the country by fleet size and trip volumes, during a period in
which it has evolved and developed additional models, including VAYA logistics.
Over the last few years, ride-hailing services in the country have gained popularity, with
more customers moving away from their private and the public modes of transport and
opting to use Vaya, which provides great convenience, reliability, security and safety —
leading to its phenomenal growth over the past four years.
VAYA Technologies Chief Executive Officer Mr Givemore Jojo said the platform-based
service’s growth is underpinned by safe, secure and reliable services.
“To help safeguard users of our ride-hailing service, our VAYA platform uses
technology-driven security solutions and continuously innovates to provide a seamless
mobility experience for our clients. In addition, all our drivers undergo police
background checks,” he said.
EcoCash
This comes amid reports of some passengers losing valuable personal possessions, such
as smartphones, cash, handbags, and jewellery, among other things, after boarding
illegal taxis, commonly known as Mushikashikas, and other unlicensed vehicles.
Mr Jojo warned passengers to be careful and think of their personal safety first as we
approach the festive season.
“We are now approaching the festive season where crime rates usually increase. We are
encouraging passengers to be careful and put their personal safety and that of their loved
ones first by using trusted and reliable modes of transport,” he said.
In the event that one does not feel safe during a VAYA ride, he said they can immediately
press an emergency button, which automatically sends an alarm signal with details of the
car they are in, its location, the name and phone number of the VAYA partner (or driver)
to selected close contacts and the nearest police station. The emergency button is in the
VAYA App.
“All trips are GPS-tracked and family and friends of users can follow the trip and route
taken by their loved ones in real-time, and they can also get private emergency help
through the app, at the push of a button,” Mr Jojo said.
VAYA Technologies Chief Executive Officer Mr Givemore Jojo
In the past four years, VAYA Mobility has safely transported thousands of employees and
students to their workplaces and schools using its VAYA Corporate Shuttle service.
The service offers a minibus option for five or more passengers with a personalised
door-to-door service, to pick up and drop off passengers. The service is best suited for
schools, corporates or any group of travellers.
To order a car service, simply download the VAYA Africa application on Google Play Store
or Apple Store, sign up and request a ride, and you are good to go!-The Chronicle
