A fintech company, payZeep, has announced an initiative to subsidize mobile data costs for e-hailing drivers, under the umbrella of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON).
The initiative is a response to the growing alarm over skyrocketing mobile data expenses raised by members of AUATON.
Although, there is already an existing collaboration between AUATON and payZeep, this latest effort is set to deepen that partnership.
The initiative also aligns with payZeep’s mission to empower growth and drive financial inclusion, particularly for Nigeria’s informal workforce.
It is designed not just to support drivers, but to accelerate the adoption of payZeep’s ‘Smallie’ product and introduce tap-to-pay contactless solutions for e-hailing drivers, reinforcing Nigeria’s vision for a cashless economy.
By leveraging payZeep’s solution, this partnership will bring ease to the daily operations of drivers while enabling seamless, secure, and real-time payments on the go.
CEO of payZeep, Ayodele Adeluka, reaffirmed payZeep’s commitment to e-hailing drivers, stating: “Our commitment to the e-hailing driver community is clear and long-term. These are the backbone of urban mobility in Nigeria.
“By easing one of their most pressing pain points which is the rising data costs, we are reaffirming our promise to be more than a payment company. payZeep is here to walk with them, to innovate for them, and to grow alongside them.”
National Treasurer of AUATON, Jolaiya Seun Moses, also said: “Our drivers are grappling with rising operational costs, and data has become one of the most expensive tools of their trade.
“This partnership is not only timely but meaningful. payZeep has shown genuine concern and action, and we believe this step will bring real relief and greater efficiency to our members.”
With over 19,000 agents and merchants already in its network, payZeep continues to scale rapidly by offering intuitive, inclusive, and secure financial technology tailored for underserved segments.
payZeep by Paymi Solutions, a subsidiary of Cavista Holdings, is a Nigerian fintech company committed to empowering individuals and businesses with reliable, seamless, and secure payment technologies.
Through its agency banking network, mobile app, payment terminals, and digital platforms, payZeep aims to close financial access gaps and foster long-term growth for communities across Africa.
