Kenyan startups BuuPass, a transportation platform, and mTek, a leading insurance provider, have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing the travel experience for customers by integrating comprehensive trip insurance.
Founded in 2016 by Sonia Kabra and Wycliffe Omondi, BuuPass is a B2B2C mobility marketplace that enables users to search, compare, and book travel tickets via the web, app, or USSD. Its SaaS platform also helps bus operators manage their operations, inventory, and sales. So far, the startup has sold over 16 million travel tickets, generating over US$100 million in total value of goods sold. It has also participated in the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, received backing from the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, and acquired counterpart QuickPass earlier this year.
mTek, launched in 2020, is a digital platform that provides an entirely paperless ecosystem for the insurance industry. It allows customers to purchase insurance directly from the insurer, compare insurance policies, and file claims through their smart devices. mTek offers a wide range of insurance services from 35 Kenyan underwriters and secured a US$3 million funding round in 2022.
The collaboration between BuuPass and mTek marks a significant step forward in providing travelers with added safety, peace of mind, and convenience. By combining BuuPass’ user-friendly platform with mTek’s insurance solutions, the partnership creates a seamless and secure booking experience. Customers can now purchase mTek’s trip insurance directly from the BuuPass platform when booking their bus tickets, covering accidents and medical emergencies, and offering financial protection and support in case of unforeseen incidents.
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“We are thrilled to partner with mTek to offer our customers the added security and peace of mind that comes with travel insurance. This collaboration aligns with our mission to provide the most convenient and reliable travel solutions in East Africa,” said Sonia Kabra, CEO of BuuPass.
“We are excited to collaborate with BuuPass. This partnership aligns with mTek’s vision of providing accessible and comprehensive insurance. It offers travelers financial protection and peace of mind in case of unexpected incidents,” added Bente Krogmann, CEO of mTek.
