The verdict in three sentences
Run on a ledger and cash, a transport company lets 8 to 20 % of its revenue leak and never knows what each vehicle earns. A mobile money ticketing app with passenger manifest, fuel and maintenance tracking shows the daily revenue per vehicle and cuts counter fraud by 15 %. With online booking, fill rate climbs 10 to 18 %, for a fleet of 5 to 30 vehicles.
The leaks of cash management
Between revenue leakage, poorly tracked fuel and reactive maintenance, an operator's margin evaporates. Here are the 2026 orders of magnitude.
| Item | Ledger/cash | Fleet app | 2026 effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue leakage | 8-20 % | 2-5 % | mobile money ticket |
| Fuel share of costs | 35-50 % | tracked | consumption per vehicle |
| Maintenance downtime | 5-15 d/yr | 2-6 d/yr | planned maintenance |
| Vehicle fill rate | baseline | +10-18 % | online booking |
| Counter fraud | frequent | -15 % | digital ticket |
On annual revenue of 200,000,000 FCFA (about 305,000 EUR) at 15 % leakage, 30,000,000 FCFA disappears. Cutting leakage to 4 % recovers about 22,000,000 FCFA/year.
Ticketing, manifest and maintenance
The app covers three needs: sell the ticket cleanly, know who boards, and anticipate breakdowns. Here are the 2026 ranges.
| Module | Indicative 2026 price | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile money ticketing | base included | -15 % counter fraud |
| Passenger manifest | base included | list per departure |
| Fuel tracking | intermediate | consumption/vehicle, drift alert |
| Planned maintenance | complete | oil-change, service reminders |
| Complete app | 600,000-1,800,000 FCFA | 5-30 vehicles |
| Software maintenance | 50,000-150,000 FCFA/mo | hosting, support |
Revenue per vehicle is the key dashboard: the manager sees daily what each bus earns, spots fuel drift and schedules service before a breakdown.
Mini case study
Okello runs 12 intercity vehicles in Kampala for 180,000,000 FCFA of annual revenue. At 15 % leakage he loses 27,000,000 FCFA. He invests 1,300,000 FCFA in the app + 100,000 FCFA/mo. Mobile money ticketing brings leakage to 5 %: loss cut to 9,000,000 FCFA. Gain: 18,000,000 FCFA/year. Adding +12 % fill rate and planned maintenance, the payback lands within a few weeks.
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FAQ
Does the mobile money ticket really cut fraud?
Yes. A digital ticket paid by mobile money removes cash handling at the counter and cuts fraud by about 15 %. Every sale is tracked and tied to a departure.
Can I track each vehicle's revenue?
Yes. The app shows revenue per vehicle day by day, letting you compare routes and spot a bus that underperforms or whose fuel drifts.
How does the app help with maintenance?
It schedules oil changes and services by mileage and sends reminders. That moves unplanned downtime from 5-15 days to 2-6 days per year.
How many vehicles does the tool manage?
From 5 to 30 vehicles with a consolidated dashboard. Each vehicle has its own revenue, fuel and maintenance history.
Does online booking really raise the fill rate?
Yes, by 10 to 18 %. Passengers reserve their seat ahead and pay by mobile money, reducing half-empty departures on regular routes.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
