Company Research Report: BuuPass
Company Overview
Name and Mission
- Company Name: BuuPass
- Mission: Bringing ease and convenience to travelers in Kenya by providing a digital platform for booking bus, train, and flight tickets.
Foundation Details
- Founded: 2016
- Founders: No information is available
Key People
- Key People: Young entrepreneurs driven by solving real everyday problems through technology.
Headquarters
- Location: Nairobi Garage, Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Number of Employees
- Number of Employees: No information is available
Revenue
- Revenue: No information is available
Company Recognition
- Known For: Being Kenya’s largest online ticketing platform for buses, trains, and flights; winning the $1M USD seed funding at the 2016 HULT Prize competition.
Products
Product Overview
BuuPass offers several products aimed at providing comprehensive travel solutions.
1. Bus, Train, and Flight Ticketing Platform
- Description: A digital platform that allows customers to book bus, train, and flight tickets.
- Key Features:
- Flexible payments through M-pesa, credit cards, or bank transfers.
- Great customer care available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM via phone, chat, or email.
- Ease and convenience of booking anytime, anywhere.
- Partnership with multiple bus operators.
2. BMS (Bus Management System)
- Description: No high-level description available.
- Key Features: No information is available
3. Car Hire
- Description: No high-level description available.
- Key Features: No information is available
4. Parcel Service
- Description: No high-level description available.
- Key Features: No information is available
Recent Developments
Recent Developments Summary
- New Products Launched: No information is available
- New Features Added to Existing Products: No information is available
- New Partnerships: No information is available
Metrics and Statistics
Customers and Reach
- Total Customers: 2.5M+
- Total Buses in Operation: 1250+
- Total Routes Covered: 800+
- Bus Tickets Sold: 9M+
Popular Routes and Destinations
- Top Routes:
- Nairobi - Kitale
- Nairobi - Malaba
- Nairobi - Bungoma
- Popular Destinations:
- Kisumu, Kenya
- Kitale, Kenya
- Bungoma, Kenya
- Kampala, Uganda
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Busia, Kenya
App Availability
- App Download: Available on Play Store
Contact Information
- Phone: 0715 763 362
- Email: help@buupass.com
- Office Address: Nairobi Garage, Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Conclusion
BuuPass is a prominent player in Kenya’s travel booking industry, known for its robust digital platform and strong customer base. The company continues to simplify travel for millions, with extensive coverage of routes and partnerships across the country.