Genie Business with Kangaroo Cabs powers SL’s 1st tap-to-pay taxi service

From left: Kangaroo Cabs IT Manager Amila Subasinghe, Kangaroo Cabs Director Operations Thushara Fonseka, Kangaroo Cabs Director Finance Kusal Fonseka, Dialog Finance CEO/Director Nazeem Mohammed, Dialog Axiata Head of Merchant Business Sachini De Silva and Dialog Finance Manager Strategic Business Development Gangi Perera

Genie Business, powered by Dialog Finance PLC, has partnered with Kangaroo Cabs to introduce Sri Lanka’s first tap-to-pay taxi-hailing service, transforming in-cab payments. 

The passengers simply tap their Visa or Mastercard on the driver’s NFC-enabled phone, eliminating cash and the need for a POS terminal.

This marks Sri Lanka’s first customised tap-to-pay solution for a business, tailored to the taxi industry. The Kangaroo Cabs drivers can now accept in-taxi card payments directly on smartphones, making transactions seamless and hassle-free for both drivers and passengers. With Genie Business’ customised integration to Kangaroo Cabs, the drivers don’t need to manually enter fare amounts—the system automatically retrieves the fare, ensuring accuracy and speeding up the payment process.

As Sri Lanka’s leading private transportation provider for over 35 years, Kangaroo Cabs has set industry benchmarks in safety, comfort and customer satisfaction. With Genie Business tap-to-pay, the company expands payment options beyond cash and app-based payments, improving passenger convenience and transaction security.

Dialog Finance PLC CEO Nazeem Mohammed stated, “We are proud to introduce Sri Lanka’s first taxi-hailing service enabled with tap-to-pay. Genie Business is committed to delivering innovative fintech solutions that enhance customer experience and empower businesses.”

Kangaroo Cabs Director Finance Kusal Fonseka added, “This collaboration marks an exciting step forward for Kangaroo Cabs. By offering tap-to-pay, we are not only embracing modern payment technology but also enhancing operational efficiency for our drivers. This solution simplifies fare collection, minimises payment disputes and supports our ongoing efforts to stay ahead in customer service and innovation.”

Genie Business has been leading the way in digital payment solutions for MSMEs and corporates in Sri Lanka, offering tap-to-pay, internet payment gateway, multi-currency pricing, payment links, e-store and QR payments. Genie Business also provides digital lending to support business growth, empowering Sri Lanka’s digital economy.