Every passenger deserves to know when the bus comes.
Sawa gives riders accurate arrival times by QR scan or USSD, even on a basic feature phone with no data plan, and gives transport authorities the live network running underneath. Public transport, run as civic infrastructure.
The data layer underneath everything that moves in Africa
The challenge
Public transport in Africa operates under intense pressure: aging vehicles, variable passenger demand, driver accountability gaps, and passengers who have no reliable way to know when their bus will arrive. Sawa's public transport solution addresses all of these simultaneously. Fleet operators get real-time tracking, driver monitoring, and predictive maintenance. Passengers get accurate ETA information via QR code or USSD, no smartphone required. The result is a safer, more punctual, and more financially sustainable transit operation that builds passenger trust and reduces operating costs at the same time.
What Sawa delivers for public transport
Rider-facing ETAs by QR code or USSD: a passenger with a basic feature phone and no data plan can see when the next bus arrives
A live, real-time view of every vehicle across your bus and minibus network
Driver behavior monitoring that cuts accidents, vehicle wear, and passenger complaints
Route and ridership analytics to plan schedules, capacity, and coverage with evidence
Predictive maintenance that keeps vehicles in service and protects timetable reliability
The verified data transport authorities need to regulate, subsidise, and plan with confidence