What We Offer

For Drivers

(Motorcycle Riders, Wewas, Boda Bodas, Taxi Drivers). BaraBara transforms the uncertain, cash-based daily grind of informal transport into a formal, digital, predictable business.

  • Drivers receive a tamper-proof digital identity that proves their legitimacy to passengers and law enforcement officials.
  • Our real-time trip matching system reduces idle waiting time by approximately 50%, which directly increases daily earnings.
  • After three months of consistent work, drivers can request a verified digital earnings statement and use it to apply for bank loans or mobile money overdrafts.
  • Drivers pay daily commission only on days they work
  • Drivers pay annual subscription that covers insurance, kit and biometric Identity card in some cities.

For Passengers

Passengers gain safety, reliability and convenience. Every ride shows the exact fare upfront - no more overcharging or negotiation at the end of the trip.


  • Every ride shows the exact fare upfront - no more overcharging or negotiation at the end of the trip.
  • Every trip includes an emergency button
  • Real-time location sharing with a trusted contact.
  • A unique 4-digit trip code issued before the start of your journey ensures that you are matched with the correct driver, preventing fraud or someone else taking your ride.
  • After trip can rate your driver, helping the entire community choose trustworthy riders. Payment options include cash, Visa or Mastercard, and mobile money.

For Governments & Cities

BaraBara turns an invisible economy into a measurable asset for the state.



  • We share anonymized daily data on trip origins, destinations, travel times and accident locations with transport ministries and city planning departments.
  • We offer an optional tax withholding mechanism; drivers can authorize BaraBara to deduct a small provisional income tax and remit it directly to the tax authority, giving drivers a clean tax record and the government a new revenue stream.
  • By matching supply with demand in real time, we reduce the number of vehicles idling on the road, which reduces congestion citywide.

Our Services

Comprehensive solutions designed to empower drivers, protect passengers, and transform mobility

Biometric ID

Driver Biometric Identity Card

Your Digital Identity. Your Key to Formal Africa.

Every driver who registers with BaraBara receives a secure, tamper-proof biometric identity card. This is not just a plastic card with a name on it. It is a powerful tool that opens doors to banking, insurance, social services, and security verification.

What is embedded inside the card?
Why BaraBara issues these cards
Biometric Cards specific benefits to drivers/riders