ZANZIBAR, July 24 -- Zanzibar is moving towards a cashless public transport system after digital financial services provider Mixx was selected to manage fare payments for the newly launched ZanBus electric bus project, combining digital payments with the islands push for cleaner and more efficient mobility.

The ZanBus project was officially launched by President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, who said the initiative formed part of the governments plan to develop a modern, safe and environmentally friendly transport system.

The new system will allow passengers to pay fares using smart cards integrated with the Mixx digital payments platform, eliminating the need for cash transactions and prov...