Everyone is used to the slogan “Yita Uber”, but this could be no more as Mondo ride is finally in Uganda. Taxify recently introduced a Boda hailing option to their app, Uber on the other hand drew interest in joining the bandwagon that also includes Safeboda that are now dominating the Boda hailing business.
Mondo ride is a whole new redefined Uber dressed in blue, and it joins Taxify which has the cheapest ride-hailing service. But, with the trip rate changes every now and then many riders lost trust in the service. However, Mondo is definitely giving the existing ride hailing business a new look as it is here to stay.
Based in Kenya, Mondo ride is a multinational ride hailing service just like its competitors Uber and Taxify. Mondo ride wants to redefine the future of ride hailing services with a 3-in-1 package similar to Taxify’s 2-in-1 package that features both taxi and Boda options.
What we know for now
The Mondo ride app has a unique layout featuring the 3-in-1 option. It is just like in the western world, where Uber has various Taxi hailing options including the popular Uber X together with Uber XL, Uber Black, SUV among other types. But then, why did Uber Uganda decide to make Uber X the default Taxi option? Well, Mondo ride decided to give its app the true look and feel of a ride hailing app.
The App lays out 3 options at the bottom for customers to choose from. It includes; Standard Taxi, Budget Taxi and Boda Boda hailing options. This give the users the option to choose any hailing option that fits their pockets even in your broke hours/days.
Need a free trip?
Mondo ride offers free trips to all new users and also during a few peak days.Just like every new user had a chance to enjoy their first trip worth UGX 20,000, Mondo gives out free credit each time you request for a Standard or Budget trip. Nevertheless, its the only ride hailing service giving out free returns on trips taken.
Could the Mondo ride may out compete Uber and Taxify?
While Mondo ride has secretly launched in Uganda. Its ride hailing options are all that riders have always wanted to see. Therefore, this means Uber and Taxify must be in a panic to follow the new trend. Nevertheless, the Kenyan based Mondo ride seems to be focused dominating the Ugandan Market as well.
Several rumors indicate that Lyft also had plans to launch in Uganda and it will have a steep hill to club. With Mondo ride now in play, we only hope it will redefine Uganda’s ride hailing business with its key differentiator (the 3 in 1 option) to push to the transport sector.
