The United Republic of Tanzania
President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government

Dar Rapid Transit Agency

"Towards Smart Cities"

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Mwendokasi Card
Mwendokasi Card

What is Mwendokasi Card? 

This is the contactless smart card that is used for fare payment in Dar Es Salaam BRT system

                     

                

Save Time No need to carry cash Environmental friend Avoid Long Queue

 

How do I get  Mwendokasi Card?

Visit BRT stations and Terminal

Mwendokasi Card limits and fees

  • The maximum topup card load/balance, cannot exceed Tsh 90,000/=
  • The minimum topup balance is Tsh 1,000/=

How Much does Mwendokasi Card Cost ?

Mwendokasi Card Can be obtained by paying Tsh  1,000/= . This price does not includes the initial topup

How do I Top up Mwendokasi Card?

You can make top up by your self or cashier at the station.

Due to advanced technology, prepayment of bus fare using smart cards can also be done by using mobile money transactions such as M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Mix by Yas and others, Bank or Mwendokasi App.

To top up fare in your mobile phone, follow carefully the procedures laid down for the transaction;and in case of any doubt do not hesitate to consult authorized officers in the DART stations  and other selling booths.

Replacing your card
If your card is lost, damaged or does not work, you can apply for a new card by producing your proof of identity linked to the card.  The remaining amount on your lost card will  be transferred to your replacement card.

You will have to pay again for the replacement card. You will have to wait for 7 days for the balance transfer. To replace your card, please visit any BRT station or terminal

 

Important things to know about Mwendokasi Card

  • You cannot use this card to access or buy goods or services by telephone or on the Internet.
  • The balance on the card will immediately be reduced with the amount of each card transaction.
  • As the card can be used offline, the balance on the Card can only be provided, without delay, where the card is present.

How do I use Mwendokasi Card ?

  1. Tap your card  on turnstile gate until you see a green arrow allowing you to proceed.
  2. While in a Bus Station, wait for the bus to stop at the boarding platforms.
  3. While boarding the bus, mind the gap between the platform and the bus.
  4. Please spare all seats dedicated for special groups such as people with disabilities, maternity cases and elders.
  5. Keep in mind buses come in schedule. So do not scramble for.
Don't Pay for a Penalty

 

Make sure you use a validator correctly. You will be charged a penalty if:

- You have tap in but didnt to tap out.

You have tap out but didnt to tap in.

- You have overstayed in the system (More than 90 minutes after tap in).

The penalty cost Tsh 1,000/=