How to download Yango for free rides?
You have used Yango ride to move around lusaka right? But i bet you did not know yet how cheap it is when you use the tricks i am about to tell you on this post. Listen, tell this to your friends and make them save money on transportation. Yango is a taxi service that has been operating in Zambia for some time now since march 2022. It is one of the best taxi service providers many people have come to trust in Zambia. The system uses independent taxi drivers who are willing to work with, and make them earn a portion for the service. More than 2000 people are actively using the service in Zambia as of 2023, in total from lusaka, Ndola and Kitwe. All you have to do is input the destination on the downloaded Yango app and wait for the car. If you want to spend less money on transport by using Yango, this article is all you need.
How does Yango taxi service work?
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You download Yango app for free, enter your phone number and choose the payment method. You can pay for the Yango ride by cash or using mobile money. You can only download Yango on a smartphone running Android or iOS. The app is free additionally Zamtel mobile has partnered with Yango so that the customers using Zamtel internet should use the application without data bundles.
Using Yango ride for your movements is quick and feels nice. Once you have the app set, make sure to turn on the location function on your phone, select your destination and click request ride. Once the car is available for your ride the driver will call you. The good part is that you will see the make, type, color and registration number of the car. No need to stress. Once you get in the car, a driver will ask if you can start off. Put your sit belt on and enjoy. When you arrive at your destination, the geolocation system on your phone will let you know by voice. Some drivers may ask you to rate them high, please do so inline with how you feel. Don't let them tell you the rating.
Yango service comes in categories namely; Economy, classic and camfort. Economy is the cheapest anyone can afford. Did you know? The classes are just the same don't be fooled
How to negotiate for a Yango ride
For a couple of weeks now Yango has introduced the way to make users chooose the prices for the ride. After selecting the class of the ride you can afford, you can use a negative (-) sign or a plu (+) to reduce or increase the price respectively. Yango rides prices depends on the distance to be covered. Longer distance means more money to be paid but with the negotiation scheme you are able to end at a fair price you can afford.
How to become a driver for Yango
To become a Yango driver you need t have atleast three years driving experience with a valid licence. The candidate must be crime free according to RTSA rules. Drivers use an app called Yango pro. to join the service you need to follow this process:
- Fill in the form; Your full name, email, phone number and other details as instructed
- The Yango agent will call for completing your registration. (Found in Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola)
- Download Yango Pro application for iOS or Android
- Submit photos and complete a photo check
- After confirmation, tap the Go Online button and start earning!
How much do yango pay drivers
Yango payments depends on the partner you are dealing with. The commission is paid to a driver through the mode of payment specified by the driver at the beginning of application. Drivers receive 8% of the trip charge per ride. Most Yango drivers in Lusaka have testified getting good amount at the end of the month of up-to K8000. You can choose to be paid monthly or daily through the system. Yango made it clear that they are an information service and the taxi transportation service is provided by third parties hence drivers should expect different commission rates.
How to download Free Yango App.
To download Yango app go to your google playstore or Appstore and download the app. There are APK for android which i do not recommend because the developer may have fraudlent intentions on the users. The Yango app is free to use and for Zamtel users you need no data bundles. The app is faster and its precision makes it a good match with the GPS. Those who downloed Yango on android rate it at 4.8/5 while for iOS the rate is at 4.5/5. Truly speaking those rating s are good, they mean a good usage and reliability of the sotfware.
Advantages of Yango ride
You can use with your friends and family depending on a car size. You can move with 4 of your friends to have fun there is currently no limit however,the driver wont allow overloading as per RTSA traffic rules.Yango is faster and the drivers are respectiful. Not sure about other taxi services but the truth is that Yango is being rated high not less than 4.5 out of 5 by customers. We agree there are some small issues tht customers encounterd by using unprofessional drivers. Yango deli is another service that can be accessed using the same app it transports cargo to your doorstep.
Summary
The fact that Yango rides are very affordable and peopleare able to negotiate makes it the best suite for moving around the cities in Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola. Additionally Yango is reliable and allows people spend less on transport. It seems the company has big plans in future we shall make updats on this post.
