Yango expands its ride-hailing service to Bafoussam, enhancing mobility in the country.

Bafoussam, Cameroon - 5th March, 2025. The global technology company Yango Group, announced expansion of its ride-hailing service Yango into Bafoussam. After successfully establishing its presence in Douala and Yaoundé, Yango continues its mission of providing technological solutions for safer, convenient, and affordable transportation options to more communities in the country.

Starting this month, residents and visitors in Bafoussam can download the Yango app, available for both iOS and Android, to access a seamless ride-hailing experience. The app, which is available in multiple languages, including French and English, enables users to order a ride in just a few clicks. With real-time geolocation, Yango app quickly connects users with the nearest available driver of its partners, ensuring shorter wait times and efficient trips.

The company prioritizes safety for both users and partners’ drivers. The Yango platform incorporates multiple safety features, including real-time route sharing to friends and family, an emergency SOS button, and a 24/7 support to assist with any queries or concerns. Drivers and vehicles of the partners of the service undergo a verification process, ensuring good service standards. Users also benefit from a transparent pricing system, with estimated fares calculated automatically, eliminating the need for price negotiations. As part of the launch offer, new users in Bafoussam will receive a 30% discount on their 3 first rides.

"We are thrilled to expand our ride-hailing service to Bafoussam, a vibrant cultural and economic hub of Cameroon. Over the past months, we have received numerous messages from residents eager to see Yango launch in their city, and we are proud to finally make it happen. We recognize the growing demand for reliable and accessible transportation services in the city and are confident that the innovative technology we bring, along with our commitment to safety, will provide a valuable service to the community. Our priority remains the same: to enhance mobility while fostering local economic growth by collaborating with our partners," said Dr. Clovis Pilla, Country Manager of Yango in Cameroon. 

Ms. Raissa Ngouekem Hacfeu, CEO of Best Fleet, a Yango partner, added: “As a Yango partner in Yaoundé for 2 years, we have witnessed the positive impact of the service on urban mobility. Yango has built up a real relationship of trust with transportation companies like us and the drivers we work with, by offering a high-performance technological platform and constant technical support. So, it was obvious for us to renew our trust in Yango by supporting the expansion of Yango's services to Bafoussam. We are convinced that our presence there will help to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants and boost the local economy”.

Yango expansion into Bafoussam reflects the company's commitment to providing reliable and affordable digital solutions across the market. With the recent renewal of their 5-year license, Yango continues to strengthen its presence in Cameroon with the support of local authorities, ensuring that its services align with the country's mobility and economic development goals. The company is dedicated to partnering with local communities and contributing to the economic growth of the region.

About Yango Group

Yango Group is an international tech company headquartered in Dubai, transforming globally sourced technologies into everyday services that are tailored to local communities. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, we reshape and enhance leading cutting-edge technologies from around the world into seamlessly integrated daily services for diverse regions. Our mission is to bridge the gap between leading world innovations and local communities, fostering connections and enhancing everyday living experiences. Yango provides its digital services, including ride-hailing, delivery, foodtech, entertainment among many others, across 30+ countries in Africa, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and other regions. For more information please contact: pr@yango.com.