Cowry’s ‘tap to ride’ contactless payment is making transit easier for Lagosians to commute during the pandemic

Moving through the bustling streets of Lagos comes with many tales, from angry conductors screaming for payment to arguments about ride fares and cash balance from payment; the experience can be very exhausting. Over a year ago, a group of innovators came up with the Cowry card and App, an ingenious solution making payment on public transport easier and more convenient.