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Tsamai

Built on trust. Designed for safety.
Pay for your seat — not the whole car.
Other passengers can book the remaining seats.

When Drivers Move, Passengers Move.
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Built for passengers

Book one seat, see your driver and vehicle details, and travel knowing exactly what to expect.

Built for drivers

Publish trips you’re already making, set your price per seat, and manage passengers clearly.

Built with live tracking

Share a secure tracking link so trusted contacts can follow the trip in real time until arrival.

Built with prioritised support

When a trip is active, support is prioritised — because problems on the road need immediate help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tsamai is a city-to-city seat-sharing platform. Instead of hiring a whole car, you pay for your seat and travel with verified drivers who are already going in your direction. You can - Book seats in advance - See your driver and vehicle details - Track your trip in real time - Let your loved ones follow your journey using Warindi tracking. - Tsamai — when I move, you move.
If I choose one seat, will I share the vehicle with other passengers? Answer: Yes. Tsamai is a seat-sharing platform, so you share the vehicle with other passengers. You only pay for your seat, while other passengers can book the remaining seats. This is similar to how people already travel using mushikashika — but organised properly: - All seats are booked in the app - Passenger numbers are known in advance - No last-minute price changes - No confusion at pickup points It’s shared travel — but smarter, safer, and clearer.
1. Search a route – e.g. Harare → Mutare 2. Choose a trip – see available drivers, departure times, seat prices, and vehicles 3. Book your seat – confirm directly in the app 4. Travel with confidence – track the trip and see driver & vehicle details 5. Arrive & review – rate your experience to help other passengers choose confidently 6. Unlike ride-hailing apps, Tsamai focuses on planned city-to-city travel, not random last-minute rides.
Tsamai gives drivers full control over their trips. Drivers: 1. Create a trip – choose route, date, time, and vehicle 2. Set the seat price – for example, $10 per seat to Mutare 3. Accept bookings – passengers book seats in advance 4. Travel as planned – no roadside negotiations or uncertainty 5. Earn per seat – for example: 4 passengers × $10 = $40 on one trip Drivers are not chasing requests like in ride-hailing apps. They publish trips they were already going to drive and simply fill available seats. This means: - More predictable income - Less fuel waste - No under pricing pressure - No constant phone negotiations
Tsamai is inspired by how mushikashika works, but it is not mushikashika. With Tsamai: - Seats are booked before the trip - Drivers are verified and registered - Seat prices are clear and agreed upfront - Trips are tracked - Loved ones can follow your journey Think of Tsamai as mushikashika, but organised, digital, and safer.
Safety is at the centre of Tsamai. - We use multiple safety layers: - Verified drivers – identity and driver details are checked - Trip records – every trip is logged with route, vehicle, and driver - Warindi tracking – trusted contacts can follow your journey - Start & end notifications – loved ones know when you depart and arrive Tsamai adds visibility and accountability to city-to-city travel — something informal systems lack.
Warindi is Tsamai’s trusted-contact live tracking system. When you travel, you can: - Choose trusted contacts (parent, partner, friend) - Share your trip details automatically - Allow them to track your progress live - Notify them when the trip ends It’s built for peace of mind, especially for long-distance travel.
When your Tsamai trip starts and Warindi is enabled: Your trusted contact receives a message (via WhatsApp or SMS, depending on setup) with: - Your name - Route (from → to) - Departure time -Trip ID - A live tracking link When the trip ends, they receive a confirmation message. If something doesn’t look right, they know who is travelling, where, and with which driver.
The Tsamai app is free to download. Passengers pay per seat, not for the whole car. The seat price depends on: - Route - Driver - Trip timing Example: - Seat price: $10 - 4 passengers in the car - Total trip value: $40 Passengers pay less, and drivers still earn fairly.
Drivers earn per seat booked on their trip. Example: The driver sets a seat price of $10 4 passengers book seats The driver’s trip earnings are $40 (before any Tsamai fees or promotions) Exact payout methods and timing may depend on your region and will be clearly explained in the driver section of the app.
No. Tsamai shows you: - Driver profile - Vehicle details - Route and departure time - Seat price You choose the trip that feels right for you — and Warindi keeps loved ones informed.
Can I travel alone, or is it always shared? Answer: Tsamai is designed for shared travel. However, if you want more space, you can: - Book multiple seats on the same trip, or - Choose trips with fewer passengers Over time, we may introduce premium or private options.
If a trip is delayed or cancelled: - You’ll receive updates in the app - We may suggest alternative trips - Any refunds or adjustments follow Tsamai’s clear policies We encourage transparency and respectful communication from both drivers and passengers.
We are starting with key Zimbabwe city-to-city routes, including: - Harare ⇄ Mutare More routes will open as drivers and passengers join. All available routes are always visible in the app.
Tsamai is Zimbabwe-first. We are building a strong foundation by focusing on: - Safety - Reliability - Local travel realities Once we get this right, we plan to expand into neighbouring countries.

It’s all about safe, organised travel

Tsamai makes city-to-city seat-sharing simple: verified drivers publish trips, passengers book seats, and trusted contacts can follow along with updates and tracking.

Finally — a proper way to organise city-to-city travel. Booking a seat is simple, and my family can see when I’ve started the trip.
  • 1 seat

    Pay per seat — share the vehicle with other passengers

  • 24 hrs

    Driver approval before trips can be published

  • 1 link

    Secure tracking link that can be shared with a trusted contact

  • 12 hrs

    Tracking links expire after the trip (or within 12 hours)

How Tsamai Works

Book a seat, meet a verified driver, and travel city-to-city with clear details, updates, and optional tracking for peace of mind.

  • 01. Find a trip

    Choose your route and date, then browse available trips posted by verified drivers.

  • 02. Check driver & vehicle details

    See the driver profile, vehicle information, pickup guidance, available seats, and price per seat.

  • 03. Book your seat

    Select how many seats you need and confirm your booking.

  • 04. Get trip updates

    Receive notifications for key moments like confirmation, departure, and arrival.

  • 05. Share with a trusted contact

    Optionally share your trip with someone you trust — they can receive updates and follow your journey.

  • 06. Travel & track the trip

    During the trip, a secure Warindi tracking link can show live location and automatically expires after the trip.

What We Believe at Tsamai

Tsamai is built from real road experiences. We believe city-to-city travel should be organised, fair, and safer — with support available when it matters most. These principles guide why we’re building Tsamai.

People before platforms

Travel is about people, not algorithms. Tsamai supports real drivers and passengers, instead of replacing them.

Safety is a foundation

Verified drivers, clear trip details, and accountability are built into every journey — not added later.

Built for how we already travel

Tsamai organises seat-sharing that already happens across our roads — making it clearer, safer, and easier to trust.

Live trip tracking

Every trip can include a secure tracking link so trusted contacts can follow the journey in real time — with automatic expiry after the trip.

Prioritised in-trip support

When a trip is active, support is prioritised. If something goes wrong on the road, help is not “queued” — it’s immediate.

Fair and transparent pricing

Pay per seat. Clear prices upfront. No bargaining, no pressure, no surprises on the day of travel.