Airtel Rwanda in partnership with Kigali Motorcyclists to protect their passengers safe
Airtel Rwanda announced its readiness to fully equip Kigali motorcyclist’s taxis with a brand new reflective jacket and a cashless digital payment option through Airtel Money. In response to the announcement made by RURA on 27 th May 2020, Airtel Rwanda has put in measures to allow motorcyclists take up cashless payment from 1 st June 2020. Upon the release of Moto taxis within the city of Kigali, passengers are offered the convenience to pay for their rides through easy steps from their mobile phones via the short code *544#. During this coronavirus crisis, digital payments have been keeping economies running and helping people reduce chances of infections. Through the *544# platform moto’ riders will receive payment in a cashless mode, seamlessly using Airtel Money. The payment solution will also see them redeem fees to their respective cooperatives, hence receive discounts at any Mount Meru fuel pump. Commenting on the upcoming plans, Amit Chawla, MD at Airtel Rwan