Transportation services is one that's inevitable in our everyday lives. Individuals utilize diverse forms of transport services to get to their various destinations, from public transportation( trotro) , taxi services, Ayalolo buses, Metro Mass buses. Most people rather use the "trotro", due to its proliferation , easy access and subsidised fare. However, others prefer taxi "dropping"due to the comfort it provides compared to the public transportationn, despite it's high price.
Looking at the pace at which technology is developing, the world is without an iota doubt becoming more technologically based , hence has brought about the advent of some online transport services. These online transport services allows individuals to request for rides at the comfort of their homes, regardless of the weather condition. Among these digital transport services, is the most promising "ENSHIKA", digital transport service.
It is a new and more innovative Ghanaian -owned digital transport mobile application, which offers convenience to commuters.
The most interesting thing about "Enshika" is it's ability to operate with or without Internet or smartphones by simply dialing the USSD short code, *711*711#. This affords all person's the opportunity to enjoy this unending experience regardless of their economical standing, social status or educational level .
Enshika, which means “my money” in the Ghanaian local dialect, Ga, is an indigenous transport business with operation in the Greater Accra, Central, Ashanti, Western, Volta and Brong Ahafo region.
Aside providing transport services, the App is a Lifestyle application which offers users convenience in paying their utility bills, school fees and other special packages.
Not forgetting the Enshika points, pass systems, fuel on credit, SOS emergency response and the USSD short code option, among others, which this App provides.
Enshika points rewards clients each time they take a ride or refer others. Customers have the liberty to convert these points into monetary value and use it to make purchases at selected grocery shops, restaurants, clubs, pubs and hotels.
The Enshika App also has the pass system, which requires captains(drivers) to pay as little as GH¢21 daily or as much as GH¢420 a month to enable them to operate as “Enshikans.”
The daily, weekly and monthly passes give captains zero per cent commission, 100 per cent revenue on trips. Captains will enjoy as much as they earn from their routine trips after acquiring passes from the Enshika company. Riders and captains on the Enshika App have the rare opportunity of accessing fuel on credit, payable at the end of every day.
When it comes to safety, Enshika is highly concerned about the safety of riders, captains and clients. Hence , the App has made available an SOS emergency system which is linked to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and the Ghana Police Service to ensure the safety of its cherished clients..
Other features include, multiple payment options, which enables customers to make payment via their mobile money accounts, credit cards or cash. There's the enshika wallet which ends clients some benefits and many attractive offers when they make payment via their enshika wallet.
Rideshare is another feature which allows riders the option of sharing a ride with others at a subsidised price.
There is a special package for students in tertiary and college , where they benefit from 10percent discount on all rides all day.
The ride later option also offers riders the liberty to book a ride later.
Permanent Disability cover, which caters for the wives of captains who are rendered disabled in the course of their work and 4 other children. There is also the Vehicle Insurance cover, as well as the temporary disability cover, which takes care of minor injuries sustained by captains through accidents and other work hazards.
The “Work and Pay” plan also gives captains the chance to own their cars after taking 150 or more trips. There are also flexible and convenient payment platforms on trips, with partners such as Mobile Money services, Ecobank, Fidelity and other selected financial institutions.
BY: CASSANDRA WILSON
REFERENCE: enshika.com
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