The partnership will see the telecoms provider offer drivers free data packages for the Yango Pro app.

MTN Côte d'Ivoire and e-hailing firm Yango have joined forces to improve the working conditions of its partner drivers through discounted data offers.

The partnership will see the telecoms provider offer drivers free data packages for the Yango Pro app.

In a joint statement, the two said, this partnership is designed to offer convenient experience for drivers and will cover Abidjan, this deal kicked off last

The package will enable drivers to save at least FCFA 5,000 ($8) per month on mobile internet, SMS and voice services.

In addition, Yango's partner drivers who operate as part of a registered fleet will be able to benefit from reduced call charges to talk to each other.

Côte d'Ivoire is the first country to launch this project with MTN.

Honore Kouame, GM, MTN Business, said: “We believe that these partnerships will help us achieve our broader strategy of delivering better services for all our customers’ needs.”

Kadotien Soro, country manager, Yango Cote d'Ivoire, said: “We have big ambitions, and we are committed to helping our partners' drivers to amplify their businesses and increase earnings, and to provide quality service to all our customers at an affordable price.’’