Afrimoney Sierra Leone on Friday 5th July, 2024 officially launched the ‘Tross Fuel Service’ in partnership with the Sierra Leone Commercial Tricycle Riders Union at the Africell Headquarters in Wilberforce, Freetown.

According to the Head of Distributions at Afrimoney, Marcus Berdie, the partnership with the Tricycle Riders Union aims to support Keke riders in securing and maintaining their vehicles. It could be recalled that last year, Afrimoney signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the union, providing Keke riders with a work-and-pay scheme to acquire a Keke for NLe100.

The Tross Fuel Service, a significant part of the MoU, offers riders three liters of fuel per day for just Le85. Riders who pay early can extend this to six liters. However, payments must be made before 7:00 p.m.; otherwise, a delay fee of Le10 will be charged.

A representative from Conex Energy Sierra Leone, Ishmael Conteh, praised the initiative, highlighting the benefits of the Afrimoney partnership, which has minimized the risks associated with handling large sums of cash.

Interim President of the Sierra Leone Commercial Tricycle Riders Union, Serry Ibrahim, was enthused about the Tross Fuel Service, emphasizing its potential to ease the daily fuel challenges faced by Keke riders. He urged members to adhere to the financial agreements to ensure the scheme's success.

Managing Director of Afrimoney, Martison Obeng Agyei, described the initiative as a beacon of hope for Keke riders, particularly during emergencies.

He noted the volatile nature of fuel prices and the importance of providing a stable and affordable fuel supply for riders. Agyei called on all Keke riders to take the scheme seriously, as its success depends on their compliance with the financial terms.

The Tross Fuel Service is available at National Petroleum (NP), Leonco and Conex stations. To qualify, riders must be union members and have their Afrimoney number approved by the park chairman. Riders can dial *161*10*4# in the morning to receive their fuel voucher.

The launch event concluded with photographs of the management teams from Afrimoney, the Sierra Leone Commercial Tricycle Riders Union, and Conex Energy Sierra Leone.