Taxi Business Investment Opportunity in Bujumbura, Burundi
Established | 1-5 year(s) |
Employees | 5 - 10 |
Legal Entity | Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) |
Reported Sales | USD 11 thousand |
Run Rate Sales | USD 20 thousand |
EBITDA Margin | 15 % |
Industries | Taxi + 1 more |
Locations | Bujumbura |
Local Time | 12:22 PM Europe / Paris |
Listed By | Business Owner / Director |
Status | Active |
- Over 5,000 downloads of application on Android Play Store.
- More than 100 trips have already been made through the application across Bujumbura and other cities of Burundi.
Business Model:
- Current - Booking fees for intercity travel services (20% of the trip cost)
Future plans:
- Introduce a subscription model.
- Potential revenue streams from travel agency partnerships (10% of trips booked through the app)
- In-app ads.
- Partner with automotive companies and insurance providers.
- The business has an experienced and active technical team of 6, which includes - 3 software engineers, 2 marketing experts and one communication expert. 4 are in France, 2 are in Burundi. The promoter is also based in France currently.
- The directors are working for reputable big IT companies, bringing expertise in developing robust, scalable solutions and the local team has experience in the mobility/transportation sector.
- Have successfully launched this urban car-sharing in Burundi with 10 users per day acquisition on the app.
- Currently are in haste with funding raised for entering new markets across East Africa such as Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda Tanzania with a plan to be fully available in those countries at the end of next year.
1. Urban Car-Sharing Services:
Users: City residents and commuters in East African cities where the app operates.
How it works: Users can access a network of peer-to-peer shared vehicles conveniently located around the city through the platform (a mobile app). They can book and unlock vehicles owned by other users for short-term use, paying per trip. This service provides an alternative to private car ownership for urban transportation needs.
2. Intercity car sharing services:
Users: Travelers and individuals needing transportation between cities and across East African countries.
How it works: The platform allows users to book and publish their planned intercity trips, and others can book seats on those trips, enabling ridesharing and cost-sharing for intercity travel. Additionally, travel agencies can book intercity travel services through the platform, offering their customers a convenient and sustainable option.
- Physical assets include office furniture and equipment.
Intangible assets are:
- Website.
- Mobile app on Playstore.
- Social network pages.
Operating from a rented facility in Bujumbura, Burundi in a commercial building.
Self-funded using personal savings and assets shared by directors.
No outstanding loans or liabilities.
There are 6 shareholders.
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2 days, 16 hours agoDirector, Auto Parts, Delhi, Corporate Investor / Buyer connected with the Business