Digital payments are the foundation of the industry’s push to modernise operations, unlock data and integrate transport systems.

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South Africa's minibus taxi industry is modernizing through digital payments to replace manual processes and generate operational data. Santaco is piloting initiatives including in-vehicle Wi-Fi, breathalyzer ignition locks, seat booking systems, and a centralized driver database. Digital payments will enable integration with other public transport systems and provide data needed for government subsidies, financial partnerships, and fleet management. The industry faces funding challenges and relies on government and private sector partnerships to implement these solutions at scale.

Taxi industry bets on digital payments to modernise operations

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