GCash helps trike drivers and vendors to cope up with the pandemic

TRICYCLE drivers and market vendors in Pasig City who have been searching for a safe and secure way to sustain their businesses while following safety protocols have found a reliable way to receive payments from their customers — gcash QR.

A safe and effective alternative to send/receive money without having to share one’s mobile number, gcash QR is a solution introduced by gcash as part of its partnership with Amtoda (Antipolo Market Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association) and ASCLP TODA, and with vendors at the Pasig City Mega Market.

“At the heart of this program is financial inclusion. We envision to enable micro and small businesses with the digital finance platform so they can enjoy its benefits at a time when they need it most. Many of them are frontliners too. We should also focus on helping them by providing them with tools so they can continue growing their businesses and serving their customers during the pandemic,” says Martha Sazon, president and CEO of gcash.

According to Restituto Bayote, president of Amtoda, which has over 500 members, they have been encouraging members to use QR on Demand as a contactless way to safely and securely receive payment from their passengers. They have been working closely with gcash to orient drivers, especially the elderly ones, of its beneficial features.

As of this writing, gcash has on-boarded over 1,200 TODA drivers and over 100 palengke vendors. The company envisions onboarding more of these businesses to provide better financial services access to all sectors in the society. Currently, TODA drivers around Antipolo area accept gcash as a payment method. Paying through gcash in palengkes is currently available in Farmers market and Pasig Mega.

Download the gcash App for free today on App Store, Google Play Store, and the Huawei App Gallery.