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Minibus Taxi Industry Operations and Formalisation

Addresses the realities of the minibus taxi sector that moves most commuters across South Africa and the wider continent. Covers association structures, route permits, fare management, driver conduct and the steps involved in moving toward more formal, better run operations. Built for owners and managers who want safer, more profitable and more compliant taxi businesses.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe how taxi associations, ranks and route permits govern minibus operations.
  • Manage daily fleet income, driver payments and cash handling to reduce leakage.
  • Apply vehicle maintenance and roadworthiness routines suited to high mileage minibuses.
  • Improve driver conduct, passenger safety and service reputation on busy routes.
  • Plan the transition toward formal business records, banking and tax compliance.
  • Engage with regulators, municipalities and funding bodies on formalisation programmes.

Course outline

  1. 01The Minibus Taxi Sector in the African Transport Economy
  2. 02Associations, Ranks and Route Permit Systems
  3. 03Daily Income, Cash Control and Driver Payment Models
  4. 04Vehicle Maintenance and Roadworthiness for Minibuses
  5. 05Driver Conduct and Passenger Safety
  6. 06Records, Banking and Tax Compliance
  7. 07Engaging Regulators and Formalisation Support

Who should attend

This course is aimed at minibus taxi owners, association officials, rank managers and small fleet operators seeking to run safer and more sustainable businesses.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 26 Aug 2026Online3US$900
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Kampala3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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