AfriKonekta and Google Maps revolutionize African travel with seamless intercity and cross-border bus transit solutions across 16 countries.
AfriKonekta has partnered with Google Maps to integrate comprehensive transit information for intercity and cross-border bus routes across Kenya and 15 other African countries. This groundbreaking collaboration enables travelers to plan, compare fares, schedule trips, and make bookings online, enhancing convenience and accessibility.
Operating in Kenya and Zambia, AfriKonekta connects travelers to 14 neighboring countries and border towns, leveraging technology to streamline bus travel experiences across Africa.
“This partnership aims to simplify route planning for travelers,” shared Tichaona Dande, CEO, and Co-Founder of AfriKonekta, highlighting the platform’s commitment to enhancing travel efficiency and reliability.
Google Maps integration will provide detailed intercity and cross-border transit information, addressing the challenges of organizing and planning complex trips across multiple routes and countries in Africa.
“Traveling in Africa can be complex and unpredictable. Our technology aims to transform this experience, making travel planning more straightforward and reliable,” added Dande, emphasizing the impact on improving travel convenience across the continent.
AfriKonekta, headquartered in Finland, has rapidly expanded its footprint since its launch in August 2023, partnering with over 45 bus operators and servicing 400+ destinations across Africa. The company’s growth strategy targets further expansion into 22 countries, fostering regional and continental integration.
“Our vision is to create a connected Africa through enhanced mobility solutions,” reiterated Mr. Dande, underlining AfriKonekta’s mission to drive technological innovation and connectivity across the continent.
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