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Kenyan startup BuuPass, a leader in digital ticketing and transportation management solutions, has announced the expansion of its Bus Management System (BMS) to new operators, further enhancing transparency and operational efficiency for bus companies.
Founded in 2016 by Sonia Kabra and Wyclife Omondi, BuuPass is a B2B2C mobility marketplace that enables users to search, compare, and book travel tickets via web, app, or USSD, while its SaaS platform helps bus operators manage their operations, inventory, and sales.
So far, the startup has sold over 16 million travel tickets and generated over US$100 million in total value of goods sold, while it has also taken part in the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa and been backed by the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund. It also acquired counterpart QuickPass earlier this year.
The BuuPass BMS is designed to address the most pressing challenges faced by bus operators. At its core, the system enhances transparency and control by providing real-time visibility into all aspects of operations, from ticket sales to route performance.
Among the newly enrolled operators are Abuya, Abandu, Shoreline, and Bin Ibrahim, serving crucial routes such as Nairobi-Garissa, Nairobi-Moyale, Nairobi-Busia, Mombasa-Busia, and Mombasa-Kitui. To ensure smooth integration, BuuPass provides these operators with scanning devices, computers, and digital printers, along with comprehensive training for their staff on system usage.
“What we are witnessing is nothing short of a digital renaissance in bus operations. Our Bus Management Service isn’t just a tool—it’s the future of this industry,” said Kabra.