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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.

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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

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 30 Sep 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Closed
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
5 to 7 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
6 to 8 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Oct 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
12 to 14 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
13 to 15 Oct 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
14 to 16 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
19 to 21 Oct 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
20 to 22 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
21 to 23 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
26 to 28 Oct 2026Online3US$900Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
23 to 25 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
24 to 26 Nov 2026Durban3R13,000Register
25 to 27 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
1 to 3 Dec 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Dec 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Dec 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
8 to 10 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Dec 2026Harare3US$1,500Register

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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