E-Ticketing is Revolutionizing Ethiopia’s Bus Travel—The Inspiring Story of Liyu Bus

The Struggle of Traditional Ticketing

Not long ago, taking a bus in Ethiopia meant standing in endless lines, dealing with cash payments, and fearing lost or fake tickets. Public transport was chaotic, inefficient, and frustrating for millions of passengers. But one visionary entrepreneur saw a better way—and changed everything.

The Rise of E-Ticketing in Ethiopia

Early Days (Pre-2010s)

Tickets were sold manually—long queues, cash-only, and paper slips.
No digital systems existed, making travel unreliable.

The First Wave of Change (2010s)

Mobile Money (2012): Ethio Telecom’s mobile payment services laid the groundwork, but e-ticketing was still rare.
Private Bus Operators: Some began experimenting with SMS and phone reservations, but adoption was slow.

The Game-Changer: Liyu Bus

In the late 2010s, Banteab Abiy, a tech-savvy entrepreneur, saw an opportunity to transform Ethiopia’s transport system. Frustrated by the inefficiencies, he founded Liyu Bus, introducing Ethiopia’s first modern e-ticketing platform.

How Liyu Bus Made History:

✔ Digital Bookings: Passengers could reserve seats online—no more chaotic queues.
✔ Mobile Payments: Integrated with TeleBirr & M-Birr for cashless transactions.
✔ Real-Time Tracking: Reduced uncertainty with live bus tracking.
✔ Safety & Transparency: Eliminated ticket fraud and overcharging.

Banteab’s innovation didn’t just make travel easier—it empowered millions by bringing Ethiopia’s transport system into the digital age.

The Future of Ethiopian E-Ticketing

Liyu Bus proved that change was possible. Now, other companies and even the government are following suit:

Alliance Bus & TeleBirr launched mobile ticketing in 2022.
Plans for a National Smart Card System are underway.

What’s Next?

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A Message to Innovators: If Banteab Did It, So Can You!

Engida travle technology’s story teaches us that vision + persistence = transformation. Ethiopia’s transport system was stuck in the past—until one person dared to reimagine it.

Your idea could be the next revolution. Whether in tech, business, or social change, progress starts with believing it’s possible.

???? "The future belongs to those who see possibilities before they become obvious." – Liyubus’s journey proves it.

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