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The Class of 2016 startup, BuuPass, faced challenges from its inception. Before launching, co-founder Sonia Kabra spent three months in Ongata Rongai, a town south of Nairobi, to test Magic Bus, the startup's initial matatu-booking service. This experience was pivotal to the company's survival and informed its future direction. Kabra's immersion in the community allowed her to understand the needs of her customers, which proved to be a key factor in the company's growth.
Our upcoming profile on BuuPass, set to drop later today, will delve into the company's transformation from an idea for a solar-powered bus with Wi-Fi to a sophisticated software solution used by bus operators worldwide. The software now processes over $100 million in tickets annually. Keep an eye on our website for the complete story.
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