(Business in Cameroon) – Yango, the ride-hailing service owned by Russian tech giant Yandex, claims to have created over 6,000 direct and indirect jobs in Cameroon since launching in 2021. According to Clovis Pilla, Yango’s Country Manager in Cameroon, the platform is more than just an app connecting passengers and drivers—it is also a key player in the country’s digital and economic development.
“More than 150 Cameroonian transport companies work with us, creating even more job opportunities,” said Pilla.
So far, Yango has been operating in Douala and Yaoundé, but on March 5, 2025, it expanded to Bafoussam, the capital of the West region. This move reflects the company’s goal of providing “efficient and affordable” transport solutions across Cameroon. Beyond improving mobility, the expansion is also expected to generate new job opportunities in the region.
Yango’s launch in Bafoussam is just the first step in a broader expansion plan. The company recently renewed its operating license for another five years and aims to grow its presence in more cities. “Over the next five years, we plan to expand to additional cities, introduce new services, and strengthen our integration with digital financial solutions,” Pilla said, without specifying which cities are next in line.
Since its launch nearly four years ago, the platform has gained traction among Cameroonian users. Today, the platform has over 150,000 active monthly users. However, its journey in Cameroon hasn’t been without challenges. In February 2023, the service was suspended by the Minister of Transport due to licensing issues. It resumed operations seven months later after the suspension was lifted.
Now fully operational, Yango is reaffirming its ambitions in Cameroon, a country it describes as having “strong potential.” With operations in 20 countries across Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, the company aims to become a “key player” in Cameroon’s transport sector. By offering reliable and value-added services, Yango hopes to improve urban mobility in a country where public transport often falls short.
