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According to the firm, using its Cowry app, passengers can
now pay formal and informal interstate travel operators within the city.
It explained that the interstate booking function on its app
automates the payment and allocation of seats for passengers.
It noted that there were over a million interstate trips
daily in the country, and about 40 per cent of trips originated or terminated
in Lagos State.
Commenting on the launch, Co-founder and Chief Executive
Officer of Touch and Pay Technologies, Olamide Afolabi, said, “TAP is proud to
be the first service to level the playing field when it comes to transportation
in Lagos.
“Commuters often need to reserve tickets in advance to avoid
waiting in lines. In the past, bus passengers had to physically visit counters
and engage with attendants to book and pay for their trips. This is no longer
the case. Customers taking an interstate trip can now access the details of
their journey, including the ability to buy tickets and select the seats of
their choice, without ever leaving the comfort of their homes.”
The Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of the firm, Michael
Oluwole, added, “Our interstate booking feature offers commuters convenience
and enables transport providers to invest in enhancing interstate travel.
“By reducing the need for cash transactions, transportation
companies can streamline their operations and reduce expenses. Our new app can
be viewed as a win-win for both commuters and transport providers, as it
contributes to a more effective and comfortable public transportation system.”
The firm further stated that it has partnered with the Lagos
State Ministry of Transportation to accredit and vet all inter-city bus parks
within the state.
It explained that this will provide a unified system for
regulating transportation routes, schedules, capacities, and prices within the
state