A safer, cashless way to ride

Top-Up, tap or scan to pay, and give Saccos real-time payment visibility β€” designed for Africa's public transport

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Pilot Saccos Target
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Target Vehicles
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Why We Built TransitSafe

A message from the founders

"Public transport in Africa deserves innovation that works for everyone β€” from commuters to SACCOs. TransitSafe was born from a desire to bring trust, safety, and efficiency to every matatu ride."

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Nkirote Rukaria

Co-founder & CEO

"We've designed TransitSafe with the realities of our transport system in mind β€” simple, secure, and built for everyday use. Our goal is to make digital payments in matatus seamless and reliable."

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Danmike Atei

Co-founder & CTO

Key Features

Safety & Privacy

Keep your M-Pesa balance private. Pay with a secure wallet and remove cash exposure to reduce theft.

Smart Budgeting

Set daily or weekly transport budgets, track spending patterns, and receive alerts before you run out.

Sacco Dashboard

Real-time transactions, easy reconciliation, CSV exports, and role-based access for your team.

Lightning Fast

QR and NFC payments complete in under a second. No more fumbling for change or waiting.

How It Works

Three simple steps to cashless commuting

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Top-Up

Load your TransitSafe wallet instantly using M-Pesa STK Push or bank transfer. Your funds are secure and ready to use.

2

Ride

Scan the QR code or tap with NFC when boarding. Fast, contactless, and your balance stays private.

3

Reconcile

Saccos get real-time dashboards with all transactions, automatic reconciliation, and easy settlement.

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QR Payments
NFC Tap-to-Pay
Offline Mode
Pay-for-a-Friend
Budget Tracking
Real-time Sync

Complete Feature Set

Everything you need for cashless public transport

Digital Wallet

  • M-Pesa Daraja integration
  • Bank transfer support
  • Instant balance updates
  • Transaction history

Payment Options

  • QR code scanning
  • NFC tap-to-pay
  • Sub-second transactions
  • Balance privacy

Pay-for-a-Friend

  • Pay for family & friends
  • Split fare options
  • Group travel support
  • Instant receipts

Offline Mode

  • Cryptographic tokens
  • Auto-sync when online
  • No connectivity needed
  • Secure settlement

Bank-Grade Security

  • AES-256 encryption
  • Biometric auth
  • PIN protection
  • Role-based access

Budget Analytics

  • Daily/weekly budgets
  • Spending alerts
  • Usage analytics
  • Export reports

Built for Saccos

Powerful tools to manage your fleet and finances

Reduced Cash

Minimize cash-related theft and loss. All payments are digital, tracked, and secure.

Auto Reconciliation

Automated transaction matching and settlement. No more manual counting and disputes.

Real-time Reports

Live dashboards showing all transactions, revenue, and conductor performance metrics.

Role-Based Access

Managers, accountants, and conductors each get appropriate access levels and permissions.

Ready to Transform Your Operations?

Join our 1-month pilot program β€” onboard 1-2 Saccos and test TransitSafe on live routes with full support.

Onboard My Sacco β†’

Targeting Africa's Leading Saccos

We're in discussions with major transport operators across Nairobi

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Target Saccos for Pilot
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Vehicles to Connect
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Projected Monthly Users
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Join Our Launch Pilot

Be among the first Saccos to experience cashless transport. We're offering exclusive early access to the first 5 operators who sign up.

Apply for Pilot Program β†’

Case Studies Across Africa

Real-world examples of how TransitSafe is transforming public transport systems

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Nairobi, Kenya

The CityLink Sacco integrated TransitSafe for digital fare collection across 150 vehicles. Within three months, they reported a 40% reduction in revenue leakages and faster end-of-day reconciliation.

CityLink Sacco

Public Transport Cooperative

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Kampala, Uganda

A pilot with MetroBus Cooperative showed a 30% improvement in payment transparency and driver accountability after adopting TransitSafe’s contactless payment system.

MetroBus Cooperative

Urban Transport Network

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Accra, Ghana

Local transport unions using TransitSafe dashboards gained real-time visibility into daily operations, helping them plan routes efficiently and reduce operational costs by 25%.

Accra City Transport Union

Public Transport Organization

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your Sacco's needs

Pilot Program

Free

1-month trial

  • 1-2 Saccos onboarded
  • Full feature access
  • Training & support
  • Live route testing
  • Performance analytics
  • No commitment
Join Pilot β†’

Enterprise

Custom

Contact for pricing

  • Unlimited vehicles
  • API access
  • Bulk settlements
  • Advanced analytics
  • Priority support
  • Custom integrations
  • Dedicated manager
  • White-label options
Contact Sales β†’

About TransitSafe

Building the future of public transport in Africa

Nkirote Rukaria

Nkirote Rukaria

Co-founder & CEO

Nkirote brings years of fintech experience and a deep understanding of Africa's transport ecosystem to lead TransitSafe's vision.

Danmike Atei

Danmike Atei

Co-founder & CTO

Danmike is a technology leader specializing in scalable fintech platforms, ensuring TransitSafe delivers secure and innovative solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can top up instantly using M-Pesa STK Push or bank transfer. Simply open the app, select "Top Up," enter your amount, and complete the payment. Your balance updates immediately.
Yes. TransitSafe uses bank-grade AES-256 encryption. Your wallet is secured with biometric authentication or PIN, and we comply with all African data protection regulations.
TransitSafe works offline using cryptographic tokens. When you board without internet, the system generates a secure token that's validated when you reconnect. Your payment is then processed automatically.
Our Starter plan is KSh 15,000/month plus 1.5% per transaction. The Pilot program is completely free for the first month. Enterprise plans have custom pricing based on your needs.

Get Started Today

Request a demo or join our pilot program

βœ“ Thank You!

We've received your request and will contact you within 24 hours. Check your email for our digital wallet proposal.

Contact Information

Email: hello@transitsafeapp.co.ke

Phone: +254 114 474 775 | +254 795 203 468

Location: Nairobi,Kenya