Bawumia outdoors ‘tap & go’ system for Metro Mass Transit
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The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Monday launched a ‘Tap & Go’ system and ticketing solution for the Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT) to improve operational efficiency and ease of accessing public transport services.
The app was designed by a young talented Ghanaian IT Solution developer, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and the Office of the Vice President.
The ‘Tap & Go’ system seeks to build a single system for the entire transport eco-system for the inter and intra-city bus services, the commercial transport (Trotro), the loading taxi services, and the taxi-hailing (uber-like) services for commuting passengers in Ghana.
The new system is completely different from the Closed Loop System designed for the Aayalolo buses some time ago, but an advanced one with so many enhanced features.
It is expected to plug revenue leakages, improve transparency and accountability in revenue generation within public transport operations and curb corruption.
There would be fixed security cameras on the buses to monitor the time and speed of drivers, check onboard passengers, and respond swiftly to any emergencies.
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