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QR Fares and Tips for Boda Boda Riders

Passengers scan and pay in seconds. Collect fares, tips, and settle instantly at ultra-low fees. Ideal for riders, dispatchers, and stage groups.

0.5-1%
Processing Fee
$0
Monthly Cost
70%+
Savings
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Ride (5km)$2.00
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Total (USD)$2.18
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Why Boda Boda Operators (East Africa) Choose BasaltSurge

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Keep More of Each Fare

Percentage-only pricing preserves margin on KSh/UGX/TSh small fares compared to fixed-fee models.

0.5–1% Fees

Instant Settlement

Funds arrive in seconds. Refill fuel or pay maintenance the same day without waiting.

Same-Day Cash
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Automatic Splits

Define owner/rider or stage percentages. Payouts split on-chain instantly and transparently.

Zero Disputes
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Clear Records

Receipts and daily summaries help with loan applications, group savings, and maintenance planning.

Bank-Ready Logs
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Offline Tally

Record fares when network is weak and sync later. Your trip log is never lost.

Resilient Ops
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Tips and Add-ons

Passengers can add a tip or extra charges (luggage, delivery) at checkout.

Higher Take-Home

Accepted here

Apple PayApple Pay
Google PayGoogle Pay
Samsung PaySamsung Pay
VisaVisa
MastercardMastercard
American ExpressAmerican Express
CryptoCrypto
$Cash

Calculate Your Savings

$1k$1k/month$100k
You Save with PortalPay
$472/year
(87% less than competitors)
Monthly Cost Breakdown
PortalPay$6.00/mo
0.5-1% processing, $0 monthly fee
mobile money-aggregator$16.00/mo
2.00% + $0 per transaction
ride hailing-app$120.00/mo
15.00% + $0 per transaction
cash$0.00/mo
0.00% + $0 per transaction
Annual with PortalPay
$72
Annual with Others
$544

Calculations based on industry averages. Actual savings may vary.

Real-World Examples

Street Hail QR Fare

Rider shows QR, passenger scans, enters agreed fare, optionally adds tip, and pays in seconds.

Example:

Rider doing $800/month in fares saves ~$120/year compared to 2%+ processors.

$120/year

Owner-Rider Split

Set a 70/30 or daily target split. Payouts are automatic and transparent with every transaction.

Example:

Owner receives 30% automatically—no end-of-day arguments or miscounts.

Less admin & fewer disputes

Dispatcher/Stage Fee

Stage group adds a small levy (e.g., 2–5%) to fund security or shade. Automatically split to stage wallet.

Example:

Stage fund grows predictably without manual collections.

Time and governance clarity

Everything Included Free

QR Checkout

One QR for crypto or card via onramp

Usually $0 (built-in)

Split Payouts

Automatic owner/rider/stage percentages

Usually $20/mo

Offline Tally

Record fares when network is bad; sync later

Usually $10/mo

Daily Reports

End-of-day summaries for reconciliation

Usually $10/mo

CSV Export

Download trips and payouts for accounting

Usually $10/mo

Dispatcher Panel

View active riders, volumes, and stage split

Usually $15/mo

Get Started in Minutes

Setup Checklist for Boda Boda Operators (East Africa)

  • Create or connect wallet (2 minutes)
  • Set owner/rider/stage split percentages (optional)
  • Print/display your QR on helmet or bike
  • Add fare presets (short, medium, long)
  • Run a small test fare to verify receipt
  • Start collecting fares and tips
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do passengers need crypto to pay?

No. Most will pay with cards or Apple/Google Pay via our onramp. We convert to crypto instantly so you get low fees and instant settlement.

Can I operate without a bank account?

Yes. Receive crypto directly and convert later via an exchange or payout partner. This is helpful for riders without formal banking.

What if the network is unreliable?

Use offline tally to record fares and sync later when online. Settlement requires connectivity, but you won’t lose trip data.

How do split payouts work?

Set percentages once (e.g., 70/30 or add a stage levy). Every fare splits automatically on-chain to each wallet.

What Boda Boda Operators (East Africa) Are Saying

"No more end-of-day arguments. Splits are automatic and I can refuel immediately. Tips also went up."

Okello
Rider, Kampala
$180/year including fewer disputes

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Apple PayApple Pay
Google PayGoogle Pay
Samsung PaySamsung Pay
VisaVisa
MastercardMastercard
American ExpressAmerican Express
CryptoCrypto
$Cash

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