The use of cash in public vehicles is likely to be banned after the government approves a digital fare collection system.
The move towards digital collection of fare is meant to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The National Transport and Safety Commission (NTSA) has advertised for bids inviting tech companies to install mobile software and web applications.
Once the software has been installed in the PSVs, passengers will be required to pay fare using mobile money platforms.
This will enable the government to conduct contact tracing of passengers in public vehicles if need arises.
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“The cashless system will also provide a platform for development of an effective contact tracing application to support the government effort in addressing the coronavirus pandemic,” reads a notice from NTSA Director-General George Njao.
Contact tracing is a disease control method that relies on the patient’s memory of movement.
Once the patient identifies people he/she has interacted with, those people are isolated for monitoring or treatment
The interested companies are expected to submit their bids before June 16th.
