Transport in Brazzaville: A Suzuki Handed Over to a Gozem Driver
Brazzaville, Jan. 21 – Congolese driver Jossy Batadingue, 39, the first winner of the V+ program created by the startup Gozem, received a brand-new Suzuki vehicle on January 20 in Brazzaville.
The handover ceremony, organized in the capital, highlighted the practical realities of work in urban transport and the new financing models being tested by private operators to help professional drivers access newer vehicles.
V+ Program Conditions: Four-Year Repayment and Demanding Schedule
During the ceremony, Batadingue indicated that the vehicle cost 14 million CFA francs, to be repaid over a period of four years. He linked eligibility to a strict performance requirement.
“To receive it under the contract, you had to work 90 days without rest from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Today, I have become the owner of a beautiful car,” said Batadingue, visibly moved, during the ceremony.
His remarks captured both the emotional weight of the moment and the effort expected from participants, a combination that program promoters present as a pathway from day-to-day driving work to longer-term professional stability.
Gozem V+ in Congo: Transforming “Champions” into Vehicle Owners
According to the program’s initiators, the award aims to help the driver achieve greater financial autonomy. They stated that the reward recognizes the beneficiary’s performance and loyalty.
Launched last year in the Republic of Congo, the V+ program aims to enable Gozem drivers – called “champions” within the company – to become owners of their vehicles after a defined period, the initiators said.
In a market where access to formal credit can be limited for many workers, such structured arrangements are presented as a way to tailor financing to a measured activity, while encouraging regularity in service delivery.
Urban Mobility and Economic Impact: Gozem’s Positioning in Congo
Through this program, Gozem strengthens its position as a transport leader in Congo while contributing to economic development by offering financing opportunities to its champions.
For observers of the local mobility sector, the combination of customer demand, expectations for competitive service, and vehicle costs makes ownership a decisive step for drivers. Programs like V+ are presented as a response to this challenge.
Partnership with MTN Congo: Onboard Wi‑Fi to Help Passengers Navigate
As part of the implementation, Gozem benefited from the support of mobile operator MTN Congo. Each vehicle is equipped with a Wi‑Fi router, offering free connectivity to passengers.
The stated goal is practical: to help passengers better locate their destination, an added service that also reflects how transport platforms are increasingly blending mobility and telecom solutions in daily city life.
What the First V+ Award Means for Drivers and the Sector
For Batadingue, the handover of the Suzuki marks a personal milestone that the program presents as earned through sustained work. For the company, it serves as a public demonstration of how V+ is designed to work in practice.
Based on information shared at the ceremony, the initiative positions itself as both an incentive and a structured pathway to vehicle ownership for drivers, while the added connectivity service points towards an increasingly integrated urban transport experience in Brazzaville.