The free Wi-Fi in a taxi that helped a driver’s daughter obtain her matric inspired Calvin Le Mottee’s innovation of free Sebenza Wi-Fi service to every vehicle of theDo you have more respect for a taxi driver wearing a white shirt and tie?
“His daughter, for the first time, had internet at home because the Wi-Fi stays on even if her father’s taxi is switched off. She was able to study and did really well.”Taxi driver Mmatshikhidi Phala said having Wi-Fi in their vehicles “enhances the passengers’ experience, providing a convenient and productive way to stay connected during their journey”.
She added: “It also sets our service apart from competitors in this hotly contested public transport sector. “It helps us attract more customers and equips us to meet their evolving needs, fostering a modern, tech-savvy image that we expect will boost our reputation and bottom line.”“You wait in a long line, you use cash, the marshals are writing in the little books which taxi goes next – it’s all very manual. When you’ve a digital element such as connectivity, it opens up a lot of opportunities to digitise the industry.