Gauteng gets new e-hailing app (by the government and taxi industry)

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Shesha spokesperson Nomsa Mdhuli.

Listen to the discussion below.

Gauteng will soon be introduced to a new e-hailing app, Shesha. 

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Launched by the Gauteng Department of Transport and the taxi industry, Shesha is set to disrupt the internationally dominated e-hailing market. 

“The more diversified the market, the better it is for users and the better it for drivers because there are more job opportunities.”

- Nomsa Mdhuli, spokesperson – Shesha 

The service puts a big emphasis on the safety of users and drivers.

Several taxi industry members have signed a memorandum of understanding. 

Users and drivers don’t carry cash as the app uses an online wallet system that they can top up regularly.

The Department of Home Affairs verifies users and drivers.

“You always know that the person who is driving you; their identity has been verified through the Home Affairs system.”

- Nomsa Mdhuli, spokesperson – Shesha 

The Shesha app is currently available for Android and will soon be available for Apple users.

The e-hailing service will start operating from 1 May.

Scroll up to the audio player to listen to the interview.