Genie Business Powers Sri Lanka’s First Tap to Pay Taxi Service with Kangaroo Cabs

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

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. 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. 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, 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.

Nazeem Mohammed, CEO of Dialog Finance PLC, 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”.

Kusal Fonseka, Director Finance of Kangaroo Cabs, 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, powered by Dialog Finance PLC, has been leading the way in digital payment solutions for MSMEs and corporates in Sri Lanka, offering Tap to Pay, Internet Payment Gateway (IPG), 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.