Entrepreneurs Develop App that helps Curb kidnappings in DR Congo

 
Two women entrepreneurs in the Democratic Republic of Congo have founded a mobile app that helps keep taxi users safe.

Ursula Ndombele and Magalie Bueyasadila founded ‘Hoja app’ that helps people get information about their driver.

The users scan the a QR code poster on the taxi to get all information about their ride.

A third of Kinshasa drivers have signed up and they say “its good for business as clients trust them more.

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Kidnappings in taxis are common in Kinshasa.

Police say there up to five incidents every week but the last month has seen a decline to only five incidents the whole month.

The Hoja app founders hope to expand presence to other Africa cities.

 
 
 
BBC/Shakirat Sadiq
Entrepreneurs Develop App that helps Curb kidnappings in DR Congo