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MTN Côte d’Ivoire and Yango Unveil Strategic Collaboration to Digitally Empower Drivers

July 24, 2025
2 min read
Author: Akim Benamara

The collaboration aims to provide drivers with improved connectivity and cost savings, reflecting MTN’s broader vision of building a connected world. As part of the agreement, partner drivers will gain access to low internet rates, discounted SMS, and tailored fleet packages.

MTN Côte d’Ivoire  and ride-hailing platform Yango  have announced a strategic partnership designed to simplify and enhance the daily operations of Yango’s partner drivers across the country.

The collaboration aims to provide drivers with improved connectivity and cost savings, reflecting MTN’s broader vision of building a connected world. As part of the agreement, partner drivers will gain access to low internet rates, discounted SMS, and tailored fleet packages.

 

Among the benefits offered are:

  • Unlimited data use for uninterrupted connectivity;
  • Fleet-accessible packages that remove usage limitations;
  • Significantly reduced rates on internet, SMS, and calls, resulting in monthly savings of at least 10,000 CFA.

“We are pleased to partner with Yango and look forward to providing their partner driver base with access to MTN products and services in Côte d’Ivoire. We believe these partnerships will help us achieve our broader strategy of providing better services for all of our customers’ needs. We are looking to expand our offering to more customers through Yango’s network and platform.”

Honoré Kouamé, Managing Director, MTN Business.

“We are excited about this collaboration with MTN, one of the leading telecommunications companies in the region. We have big ambitions and are committed to helping our partners’ drivers grow their businesses and increase their revenues, and to providing a quality service to all our customers at an affordable price. Through this partnership, we are pleased to offer the best of services and to offer free phone plans to our Partner Drivers throughout Côte d’Ivoire. This is part of our ongoing commitment to offer drivers the widest range of quality services at the best prices.”

Kadotien Soron, Country Director, Yango Côte d’Ivoire.

The partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to supporting the ride-hailing ecosystem and fostering economic opportunities for drivers in Côte d’Ivoire through innovative telecommunications solutions.

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