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BuuPass - Bus, Train & Flight bookings
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Life without borders
About us
Welcome to BuuPass! 🚀 We're your trusted partner in seamless travel experiences, offering hassle-free booking solutions for buses, trains, and flights across East Africa. At BuuPass, we're on a mission to digitize and organize intercity Transport in Africa, so that people can live without borders. We offer a B2B2C platform, digitizing operations for transport companies and connecting them to online ticketing platforms. Customers can conveniently book intercity bus, train, and flight tickets and parcels online. For bus operators, BuuPass provides robust Transport Management Systems, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and revenue tracking. BuuPass operates in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda & South Africa. We have partnered with key telcos & SuperApps such as M-Pesa App, Transsion Super App and many more to reach a wide customer base on a daily basis. BuuPass is a venture backed startup having raised USD 1.5 million in our over-subcribscribedfrom the Founders Factory Africa, FrontEnd Ventures, Adaverse, Gullit, Five35, Renew Capital, Changecom, XA Network, Ajim Capital, Artha Ventures, Daba Finance, Google Black Founders Fund and most recently Tim Draper, a silicon Valley tycoon not forgetting several angel investors. We also won USD 1 million Global Hult Prize award supported by President Bill Clinton in the USA. Join us on this exciting journey as we redefine travel, making it more convenient, reliable, and accessible for everyone. Welcome aboard BuuPass!
- Website
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http://www.buupass.com
External link for BuuPass - Bus, Train & Flight bookings
- Industry
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Nairobi
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- Digital Ticketing and SaaS Provider
Locations
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Primary
George Padmore Lane
Bishop Magua Building
Nairobi, 00100, KE
Employees at BuuPass - Bus, Train & Flight bookings
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🚀 BuuPass is a Finalist in the The Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024! 🚀 You might be wondering, how BuuPass, a non-fintech, qualifies for a fintech challenge? 🤔 Here’s how we’re driving impact through fintech partnerships: 💳 Integrating mobile banking for digital adoption in the transport sector 🔗 API integrations for seamless ticket bookings and payments via banking mobile apps 🤝 Strategic partnerships with telcos and banks for wider distribution What could this partnership bring? 🌐 Expansion into 33 African countries 💼 Integrated banking services for travelers and operators 💸 Enhanced cross-border payments 💡 Increased financial inclusion in transport 📈 Access to Ecobank's corporate client base for our B2B solutions To our incredible community of supporters, partners, and users, this is more than a competition - it’s a step towards realizing our vision of seamless, digitized transport across Africa. Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we’re not just booking tickets - we’re booking the future of African transport🚀 Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Ecobank Kenya Limited #BuuPass #EcobankChallenge #Fintech #Innovation #Transport
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Ecobank has announced the top finalists for the inaugural 2024 The Ecobank Fintech Challenge Hybrid Semi-Final event. These finalists were chosen from a highly competitive group of 40 Fintechs that reached the semi-final stage, out of over 1,550 applications from 70 countries across Africa and beyond. We are proud to announce that among the 12 exceptional finalists, Kenya 🇰🇪 is represented by 2 Finalists, Sonia Kabra, CEO BuuPass - Bus, Train & Flight bookings and Eng. Ian Minjire & Mélanie Keïta, Co-founders Melanin Kapital. We celebrate them for their outstanding work and achievements! 🇰🇪 The finalists will showcase their innovative solutions at the Ecobank Fintech Challenge Grand Finale, scheduled for 27 September 2024, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lomé, Togo. We wish them all the best!
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🚨 Partnership Alert 🚨 BuuPass - Bus, Train & Flight bookings, led by Endeavor Kenya ScaleUp entrepreneurs Wyclife Omondi and Sonia Kabra have partnered with mTek Services to provide comprehensive personal accident cover for all BuuPass travellers. This partnership affords BuuPass travellers with extra comfort and safety no matter where they're headed! 🚀 #Partnerships #ScaleUp #Travel #Insurance Alan Nderitu Tabitha Amondi Maryanne Ochola Rashid Shakombo Cheryl Itemere
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Exciting news! We're kicking off our #EcobankFintech2024 semi-finals today! Here are the #top40 fintechs who have made it to the Semifinals. Who will become a Finalist? Share your thoughts and join us at the Semifinals to see if your prediction comes true! Time: 2pm GMT Venue: Ecobank Nigeria HQ, Lagos Livestream - Youtube: Ecobank Fintech Youtube & Ecobank Group Facebook: Ecobank Nigeria Register here: bit.ly/EFC24SFZ Stay tuned for more details! #Fintech #FintechInAfrica Huawei Proparco TechCabal Jeune Afrique AfriLabs Africa Fintech Network BlueSPACE Innovation Hub MEST Africa Expand In Africa Founders Factory alx_africa Sand Technologies Naija Startups Konfidants Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Pagali IWOMI TECHNOLOGIES LTD Nkwa App PaySika tappi Bujeti (YC W23) VaultPay (YC S23) SecondSTAX YMO Waribei BuuPass - Bus, Train & Flight bookings Chumz.io Duhqa Melanin Kapital OkHi Smart Addressing ErrandPay Kabocash Technologies Ladda.ng MyCover.ai (Techstars '22) Primed E-health Sawport Inc. Sproutly Tribapay Lygos exuus
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We're delighted to announce our partnership with mTek Services to provide comprehensive personal accident cover for all BuuPass travellers underwritten by Britam. Enjoy the added peace of mind on your journey for a low affordable price. 🌍🛡️ With mTek’s insurance, you’re covered for: ✅ Permanent Total Disability ✅ Accidental Medical Expenses ✅ Ambulance Services ✅ Accidental Death At BuuPass, your safety and comfort are our top priorities. This partnership with mTek allows us to ensure you travel confidently and securely, no matter where you’re headed. Ready to experience safer travels? Book your ticket today and enjoy the option of adding travel insurance. www.buupass.com Here’s to safer, worry-free travels! 🚌✈️ #Partnership #Insurance #Africa #TravelInsurance #TravelSafe Sonia Kabra Wyclife Omondi Renew Capital Gullít Founders Factory 54 Collective VC Bente Krogmann FrontEnd Ventures Five35 Ventures Fresco Capital Draper Associates
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It was great pleasure to be invited by Prof Mathew Tsamenyi to share BuuPass - Bus, Train & Flight bookings journey with visiting China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) students at Strathmore University It was great reconnecting with Xinxi (Cici) Wang, Tao (Tiger) Zhou & Dr Anderson Uvie-Emegbo, MBChB, ITBMC, CPC, MSc, MBA
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Onwards 🚀🚀
🎉 Fundraising Success Announcement 🎉 We've got fantastic news for you! BuuPass, co-founded by the visionary Sonia Kabra, has successfully completed its Angel Round fundraising through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), powered by Startup Steroid's SPV Hub and led by TiE Africa. First, huge congratulations to BuuPass and Sonia Kabra on this remarkable achievement! Reflecting on our experience with BuuPass during this Angel Round fundraising, it has been incredibly inspirational. BuuPass's commitment to revolutionizing how we travel has secured the unwavering support and trust of its investors. Moreover, this successful fundraising round highlights the strong potential and collective power within our entrepreneurial community. The teamwork shown in this venture further demonstrates what we can accomplish together, paving the way for innovative solutions that meet real-world needs. 🚀 As BuuPass embarks on its next chapter, we're confident that it will continue to innovate, disrupt, and lead in its field. Additionally, a heartfelt thank you goes to Sonia Kabra and the entire BuuPass team for letting us be part of this journey. Once again, huge congratulations and best wishes to both Sonia and the BuuPass team moving forward! Akshay Grover | Jayty Muga | BuuPass - Bus, Train & Flight bookings | Baljinder Sharma | VIMAL SHAH | Vuyisa Qabaka | Anurag Saxena | Rajiv Lutchmiah | Eric Osiakwan | Saveer Vohra | Hasit Patel | Vishal Agarwal | Anshuman Sinha | Ashish Saboo #FundraisingSuccess #SPVHUB #TiEAfrica #BuuPass #AngelRound #Innovation #StartUpSuccess #Entrepreneurship #InvestmentJourney
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Amdava has been a vital part of the BuuPass family for almost 3 years. He makes sure our systems are up and running as we process millions of transactions every month. Known for his ever-happy demeanor and go-getter attitude, Amdava is always on the lookout for learning opportunities which led him to head our “Hour of Learning” sessions, fostering knowledge exchange across departments. His passion for continuous improvement and collaborative spirit make him an invaluable asset to our team. Onwards 🚀 Amdava MC
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In a world where technology and innovation are shaping the way we live, it comes as no surprise that the perspective of Generation Z (Gen Z) on transportation is equally forward-looking and distinct. Born in the digital age, Gen Z is rewriting the rules when it comes to mobility, and their views shed light on the evolving landscape of transportation. Gen Z is the epitome of convenience seekers, being the champions of "soft life" ambassadors. Raised in an era where instant gratification is the norm, they value streamlined experiences that seamlessly integrate into their fast-paced lives. Transportation is no exception. With an aversion to inefficiencies, Gen Z yearns for hassle-free travel solutions. BuuPass is transforming transportation into a hassle-free experience. From booking and comparing bus and flight tickets to planning intercity journeys, BuuPass caters to Gen Z's appetite for convenience. By putting the power to travel at their fingertips, BuuPass aligns with Gen Z's quest for seamless, on-the-go solutions. Tech-savvy to their core, Gen Z envisions a future where technology takes the wheel in shaping transportation. With a shared emphasis on convenience, reliability, peace of mind, and technology, BuuPass is not just a transportation platform; it's a reflection of the transportation ecosystem Gen Z envisions. By being on the BuuPass platform, transport operators stand to benefit from increased visibility and access to a tech-savvy, convenience-oriented customer base. BuuPass facilitates seamless booking experiences, ensuring that you can meet the high expectations of Gen Z travellers. This alignment not only enhances customer satisfaction but also drives business growth in the evolving transport industry. #GenZTransportation #BuuPassInnovation #FutureOfTravel
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