As we begin a new year, Yango Zambia, part of the global technology company Yango Group, shares the key trends observed in Zambia between December 2024 and December 2025. From bustling daily commutes to vibrant airport adventures, professional journeys, and exciting nightlife escapades, our data reveals a remarkable surge in the adoption of digital services in Zambia. Yango is at the forefront of this urban transformation, shaping the future of how Zambians navigate their dynamic cityscape!
● Economy Reigns Supreme: The Economy tariff became the top choice among Yango Ride passengers in 2025. Affordable and dependable rides established themselves as the preferred option for daily travel throughout Zambia. Zambians love their ‘’Nshima’’ but an affordable way to get to Mpoto Yatu, they love more.
● With nearly 1,500 rides, one passenger has set a new record in Zambia: Some individuals have truly integrated Yango into their daily lives. The remarkable achievement includes a single passenger taking an astounding 1,475 trips in just one year—averaging over four rides each day! ● Central Business District, Lusaka Inter-City Bus Terminus ● The Kwacha King & Queen: The most expensive trip of the year was ZMW 19,417, highlighting the high earning opportunities available through Yango for partner drivers while also reiterating that Yango caters to every kind of mobility needs— whether it’s a short trip to East Park or a long trip to Kitwe, you’re sorted.
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● Airport trips: Travel picked up pace in 2025, with 54,094 airport trips booked through the Yango superapp. From early-morning departures to late-night arrivals, Yango helped riders get to and from the airport with ease. ● Crunchy and Tasty : The most ordered food item on Yango was Big bite 2 (chicken pieces+chips+drink) from Hungry Lion.
We just hope the big bites satisfied all the cravings.● Lost but found items: Yes, Zambians forget a lot of things from food to memorabilia. The most common things left behind in a Yango ride were a basket of eggs ,Cooking oil , a djembe drum , soccer balls, a clay pot, a portrait of Kalusha Bwalya and a portable speaker. ● Moving something?
Or somewhere?: Through the Cargo option in Yango Delivery, the most common use case was to move furniture. ● Impact : In 2025, Yango impacted over 11,000 young Zambians with social responsibility initiatives such as road safety training , distribution of safety equipment like reflective wristbands and t-shirts.supporting young boys to achieve their football dream through the Nkata Football tournament in Kalingalinga.
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