BUS14, a smart transport solutions company for school students, is working to strengthen its position in the school transport market. They're doing this by expanding from a service-only model to building a complete technology platform that connects parents, schools, and transport providers. At the same time, they're actively pursuing new growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia and other Arab markets. These exciting steps are supported by a plan to triple the company's business volume during the upcoming academic year and prepare for a six-figure USD funding round in the third quarter of 2026. The company, which started in Egypt in 2021, is betting on a model that blends technology with transport services. How they operate changes a bit from one market to another. In Egypt, they mostly work directly with parents and use private cars. But in Saudi Arabia, they focus on contracting with schools and managing their transport operations.
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