By: Binta JaitehThe Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC) will on Wednesday officiallylaunch “TAAMO” card, a smart travel card designed to revolutionize the way passengers access their services.
This innovative card allows passengers to tap in and out of their vehicles seamlessly, with fares deducted automatically based on usage.
Speaking during a press conference, the General Manager of GTSC, Mr Seedy Kanyi, said the media engagement aimed to inform the public about the “significant milestone” in GTSC’s digital transformation.
He said that the GTSC, over the past decade, has become a household name in the Gambia’s transport landscape, contributing its quota to economic growth in many aspects.
“It is worth noting that GTSC has been contributing to the growth of the Gambian economy through employment creation, relatively safer, more reliable, and more affordable means of transportation,” he said.According to him, Taamo Card is a digital card preloaded with cash and can be used to pay for transport fares by tapping it on validators that are fixed on GTSC buses.
This, he went on, is history in the making and will bring GTSC services to the doorsteps of the residents of The Gambia.
He assured that once this technology is rolled out across the length and breadth of the country, it will make life easy for both the rural and urban dwellers and will provide them the same opportunities for growth through the use of GTSC services wherever they live.
Mr. Kanyi explained that the Taamoo Card is meant to provide convenience, security, and financial flexibility during travel, minimizing the risk and hassle associated with carrying cash and simplifying transactions on board GTSC buses. “It is important to note that in the event the card is lost, stolen, or damaged, the cardholder can still maintain his or her cash balance in the replacement card,” he explained.
The Board Chairman of GTSC Saloum Malang stated that GTSC is a private limited company owned by Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation.He disclosed that GTSC was registered as a private company, explaining that during the past regime, there was a lot of interference by the State, which caused thecompany to collapse.
Board chair Malang said GTSC “is very important and is needed for this country to progress”.
“We can all attest that the company is transforming the transportation sector,” he acknowledged.
