Alastair is Co-Founder of SafeBoda, a start-up offering an innovative solution to motorcycle taxi transportation in Africa. The on-demand service focuses on safety, security and building community between SafeBoda drivers and passengers.
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Who is the founder of SafeBoda?
Alastair Sussock – Co-Founder/Co-CEO – SafeBoda | LinkedIn.
Who developed SafeBoda app?
Ricky Thomson
Ricky Thomson is an entrepreneur from northern Uganda who’s working to keep the capital Kampala moving. He is the founder of SafeBoda, a ride-hailing app for motorcycle taxis (boda bodas).
How does SafeBoda make money?
Currently, SafeBoda is discounting all rides taken at 50% for cash payments and 70% for credit.3,000 with credit. SafeBoda pays the rest for you and the offer has been running for now over 3 months. This makes it as affordable as Taxify and almost matches the cost of taking the regular taxis (Matatus).
When did SafeBoda start?
The startup was founded in November 2014 by Maxime Dieudonne, Rapa Thomson Ricky and Alastair Sussock. In 2014, the motorcycle taxis had their greatest popularity globally in Uganda, with over 80,000 riding the streets of Kampala and that was where SafeBoda was begun.
How safe are boda apps?
How does the app work? Open the SafeBoda app, type in your destination and request a boda. With one click you will be connected to a SafeBoda who will pick you up at your location. You can rate the driver and soon you will able to pay via mobile money and credit card.
How much does a boda boda make a day in Uganda?
Edwin rides about 40 people a day which amounts to about 13 dollars in earnings. Boda trips are usually short distance within and around the town of Masaka. As mentioned earlier we are in the rainy season in Masaka so most people are hesitant to use bodas because it doesn’t provide cover from the downpours.
How much does boda boda cost in Uganda?
Get a motorcycle loan and ride your bodaboda home with UGX 495,000 deposit (TVS – UGX 495,000 and Bajaj – UGX 700,000). With a repayment plan of as low as UGX 77,137 become a legal owner of your motorbike in 80 or 104 weeks depending on your preference.
How do I order a safe boda?
How it works
- Launch the SafeBoda App.
- Enter your destination.
- See a price estimate and order a ride.
- Enjoy your ride.
How do you become a safe boda rider in Uganda?
Any Driver seeking to become a SafeBoda Driver must first apply for and succeed in passing all the necessary requirements, including but not limited to: interview, satisfactory completion of background checks, completion of training and verification of vehicle.
Is Entebbe safe?
Violent crime, such as armed robbery, home invasion, kidnapping, and sexual assault, can occur at any time, especially in larger cities including Kampala and Entebbe. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crime. Read the country information page.
Which motorcycle is best for Bodaboda?
Among the best motorcycle brands in Kenya suitable for a boda boda business include:
- Boxer.
- TVS.
- Dayun.
- Honda.
- Yamaha.
- Suzuki.
- Ranger.
- Lion.
When did safe Boda start in Uganda?
2014
SAFEBODA UGANDA
Ricky Rapa Thomson started out as a “boda boda” driver (the local term for motorbike-taxis), then in 2014, with two friends, he launched his own Safeboda taxi business based on the concept of road safety.
Does safe boda do delivery?
SafeBoda offers on-demand food, grocery, pharmacy, essentials and beverages delivery services, of which more than 500,000 orders have been completed.
What is SB number for safe boda?
You can call +234-17006220. for free and be connected with our customer service team. Our call centre operates from Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM) and Saturdays (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
How much does a boda boda make in Nairobi?
“Majority of riders in busy urban areas make more than Sh2,000 per day while those in rural areas make up to Sh800.”
How many boda bodas are in Nairobi?
On October 18, Twitter user Gabriel Oguda claimed there are 500,000 motorcycles in the ‘boda boda’ business, with 16,500 units imported every month, and 76,000 unregistered operators in Nairobi alone.
What is boda boda in Uganda?
Boda bodas, or motorcycle taxis, are a common but dangerous form of transportation in Uganda, causing hundreds of accidents per month. Drivers are required to hold insurance, but many don’t. Instead, they flee the scene to avoid being blamed for accidents.
What is Habal?
Habal-habal is a local dialect for motorcycle taxis or motorcycle “for hire” which means “sitting close to each other”. Habal-habal passengers, who usually range from two to three persons, sit behind the driver, close to each other, thus the term.
Why is my safe boda not working?
✅ SafeBoda app Notifications are not working properly.
Go to your Apps->SafeBoda->Notifications and check whether notifications enabled or not. If it is not enabled, please enable it.
What does safe boda do?
SafeBoda is a community of entrepreneurs and boda drivers that is revolutionizing transportation, payments, and on-demand services in Africa’s cities and believes that everyone in African cities should have access to affordable services at a click of a button.
