Join as a Passenger

About the role

BaraBara drivers earn an average of $35 per day, a 75% increase in net earnings after fees by eliminating idle waiting time and ending the need for daily bribes. Drivers operate with a digital identity and safety score, reducing harassment and eliminating daily payments entirely.

After three months of consistent earnings, you can request a verified digital earnings statement to establish your first formal financial footprint.

Requirements

• Your motorcycle or car (condition will be verified)
• A valid national ID or passport
• A passport-sized photograph
• A recommendation letter from your local council
• Telephone number registered in your name
• Next of kin details (name, phone number, relationship)

There is a low annual subscription fee of $24, covering your digital ID card, access to the BaraBara app, mandatory micro-insurance enrollment, and free training through BaraBara Academy. After that, you pay a small daily commission only on days you complete at least one trip.

Benefits

• Free training through BaraBara Academy covering safe driving, customer care, and financial literacy
• Automatic enrollment in a micro-insurance policy covering accident-related hospitalization up to $500 per incident

How it works for drivers

• Visit a BaraBara local office with your documents and vehicle
• Pay the $24 annual subscription fee
• Provide biometric data to receive your BaraBara Biometric Identity Card
• Download the BaraBara app and complete the free 2-hour safety training
• Start receiving ride requests immediately

How it works for riders

• See the fare upfront, calculated based on distance and traffic, with the option to send a counter-offer
• Emergency protection on every ride via a mandatory emergency button and real-time location sharing
• Unique 4-digit code ensures correct driver matching
• Multiple payment options: cash, Visa/Mastercard, or mobile money (Orange Money, Airtel Money, MTN MoMo)
• Designed to work even with poor internet conditions

Download the BaraBara app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to register, enter your pickup location and destination, view the exact fare, select your vehicle type, confirm the ride request, and share the 4-digit trip code with your driver.