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Stage-Based QR Fares and Crypto Split Payouts for Matatus

Reduce cash leakage and disputes. Collect fares by stage with QR tickets and auto-split payouts to owners, drivers, and stage committees.

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Why Matatu Operators Choose PortalPay

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Reduced Leakage

Crypto fares reduce cash handling and leak points. Transparent splits end disputes.

Recover 10–20% previously leaked cash
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Fair Splits

Auto-route percentages to owner, driver, and stage committee per fare—no manual counting.

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Fuel & Maintenance

Tag fares and auto-allocate reserves to fuel and maintenance wallets.

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Route Insights

Stage-level tallies and time-of-day presets give clarity on rush vs. off-peak revenue.

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American ExpressAmerican Express
CryptoCrypto
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Calculate Your Savings

$1k$5k/month$100k
You Save with PortalPay
$29,562/year
(99% less than competitors)
Monthly Cost Breakdown
PortalPay$37.50/mo
0.5-1% processing, $0 monthly fee
Cash + Conductor$0.00/mo
0.00% + $0 per transaction
Mobile Money$5003.00/mo
100.00% + $0.03 per transaction
PortalPay (Crypto)$2500.00/mo
50.00% + $0 per transaction
Annual with PortalPay
$450
Annual with Others
$30,012
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Calculations based on industry averages. Actual savings may vary.

Real-World Examples

Stage QR Tickets

Generate QR tickets per stage with rush/off-peak pricing presets.

Example:

CBD → Westlands fares scanned via QR; rush hour preset applied automatically.

Cuts queue times and conductor counting

Owner/Driver/Stage Splits

Configure 60/30/10 split to auto-route funds and end reconciliation disputes.

Example:

Driver receives daily payouts; stage committee gets transparent share.

Fuel & Maintenance Reserves

Tag transactions and allocate a fixed percentage to fuel and maintenance wallets.

Example:

5% of fares automatically routed to maintenance reserve for service intervals.

Offline Route Segments

Record fares offline when signal drops; reconcile later at the stage.

Example:

Rural segments tallied offline; evening reconciliation on stable connectivity.

Everything Included Free

QR Ticket Generator

Create stage QR codes with price presets for rush and off-peak.

Usually $5–$15/mo elsewhere

Split Payouts

Auto-route percentages to owner, driver, and stage committee wallets.

Usually $10–$30/mo elsewhere

Reserve Allocations

Dedicate a percentage of each fare to fuel or maintenance wallets.

Offline Tally

Record fares during connectivity drops; reconcile later.

Get Started in Minutes

Setup Checklist for Matatu Operators

  • Create or connect wallets for owner, driver, and stage
  • Define stages and fare presets (rush/off-peak)
  • Configure split rules and reserve allocations
  • Print/display stage QR codes inside the matatu
  • Begin accepting fares and monitor daily settlements
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do passengers need to install an app?

No. Passengers scan QR codes and pay with widely supported crypto wallets.

How do splits work?

You set percentages for owner/driver/stage. Funds route automatically per fare.

Can we handle cash segments?

Yes. Use offline tally to record cash fares; keep unified records with crypto.

How are fuel and maintenance reserves enforced?

Reserve allocations tag transactions and route funds to dedicated wallets automatically.

What Matatu Operators Are Saying

"Disputes faded after automatic splits. Daily settlements keep driver and owner aligned."

Mwangi
Nairobi CBD–Westlands Route
Recovered ~15% leakage

"Fuel top-ups and maintenance reserves happen automatically—no more borrowing from daily fares."

Achieng
Thika Road Stage Committee

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CryptoCrypto
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