Namibian carpooling and parcel delivery platform InterCity has officially launched its application in South Africa, marking the beginning of a strategic move into the broader Southern African region.
In the initial phase of its expansion, InterCity aims to target travellers between the provinces of Gauteng and Limpopo.
“We have identified partners we are working with on this project that resonate with our vision of creating a network of travellers across the continent, and we hope this new journey will allow us to create unparalleled convenience and value for our users,” InterCity Namibia Chairman and Co-founder, Tomas Aipanda said.
He said the company, which is looking at establishing itself as a leading transport and logistics technology company in Southern Africa, was also at an advanced stage of launching operations in Botswana.
“We are also at advanced stages of launching in Botswana. We share very similar population dynamics that give us confidence we can create value for our users there too,” Aipanda said.
InterCity has successfully facilitated rides valued at over N$10 million in five years and boasts a user base of 36,000 individuals and over 50,000 trips.
InterCity operates with a team of four part-time employees and relies on bootstrap funding from the co-founders.
The company provides a unique solution to travellers by connecting drivers and passengers headed the same way, so they share travel costs on a digital platform.
