Taxi & VTC - Traxelio
Industry Solution

Taxi & VTC

Your car, your control.

Know where your vehicles are, track mileage, monitor driver behavior, and protect your investment with remote immobilization.

30%

Fuel savings

24/7

Fleet visibility

100%

Trip accountability

Common Challenges

Without GPS Tracking

Not knowing where your vehicle is at any moment

No way to remotely disable the vehicle if needed

Difficulty verifying daily mileage claims

No visibility into driving behavior (speeding, harsh braking)

Unauthorized off-shift or personal use of vehicle

Traxelio Solutions

With Traxelio

Live tracking shows vehicle location 24/7

Remote immobilizer protects your investment

Trip history with accurate mileage records

Driving behavior alerts (speeding, harsh events)

Activity reports verify daily usage

Recommended Features

Features for Taxi & VTC

These features are specially selected to address the unique needs of your industry.

"I know exactly where my cars are and how many kilometers they do each day. If a driver misbehaves, one tap and the engine stops."
M
Moussa D.
VTC Fleet Owner • Dakar

Financial Guide

VTC Business Numbers in Dakar

Real numbers from operators running VTC fleets on Yango and Heetch in Dakar.

One-Time Costs

Phone50k - 100k
SIM card1k
Tools15k
Technical inspection25k
Oil change50k
GPS setup15k
Total~200k

Monthly Costs

Data + airtime5k
GPS subscription10k
Maintenance35k - 50k
Insurance5k
Drivers (x2)200k
Fuel625k
Total~900k

Expected Returns

Daily target40k - 50k
Monthly revenue1.25M
Total expenses-900k
Net profit 300k - 400k

*2 shifts/day, 25 days/month

k = 1,000 FCFA • M = 1,000,000 FCFA

Initial investment: 3,500,000 - 5,000,000 XOF (vehicle + setup). ROI: 8-12 months.

Vehicle Guide

Best Vehicles for VTC in Dakar

Choose fuel-efficient vehicles that can handle Dakar roads while keeping costs low.

Ideal Specifications

  • 1 Fuel type: Diesel (lower fuel costs)
  • 2 Transmission: Manual (cheaper maintenance)
  • 3 Age: 5-15 years (2010-2020)
  • 4 Consumption: 15km/L minimum (35+ mpg)
  • 5 A/C: Working air conditioning required

Budget Guide

  • $ 2.5-3M: Peugeot 308, Citroën C3
  • $$ 3-4M: Peugeot 406/508, Renault Clio 4
  • $$$ 4-5M: Suzuki Baleno, Renault QM3

Tip: Always do a compression test before buying to detect cylinder issues.

Recommended Models

Peugeot 207, 208, 307, 308, 406, 508
Citroën C3, C4, C-Elysée
Renault Kwid, Clio, QM3
Suzuki Spresso, Baleno, Celerio, Dzir
Kia Morning, Picanto
Chevrolet Spark
SenIran

Driver Management

How to Hire & Manage VTC Drivers

A structured approach to recruiting, managing, and retaining quality drivers.

Hiring Requirements

  • Valid driving license (3+ years experience preferred)
  • National ID (CNI)
  • Proof of address (certificat de domicile)
  • Driving test (parallel parking, U-turn)
  • Experience with Yango/Heetch apps

Driver Directives

  • Salary: 100,000 XOF/month base
  • Shift: 8 hours (7h-15h or 15h-00h)
  • Daily target: 25,000 per shift (50,000/day with 2 shifts)
  • Max speed: 100 km/h (no exceptions, even on highway)
  • Mileage limit: 250 km/day maximum
  • Payment: Daily deposit before 9:30 next day

Performance Tracking

Key Metrics for VTC Success

Track these KPIs with Traxelio to optimize your fleet performance.

Vehicle Utilization

  • Daily mileage: 200-300 km target
  • Driving hours: 12-16h with 2 shifts
  • Idle time monitoring
  • Trip count: 16-40 rides/day

Driver Behavior

  • Speeding alerts (100 km/h max)
  • Hard acceleration events
  • Hard braking events
  • Sharp cornering detection

Maintenance KPIs

  • Weekly inspections (every Monday)
  • Breakdown frequency
  • Downtime tracking
  • Fuel consumption per km

Success Formula

2 Numbers That Tell You Everything

Track these two metrics to know instantly if your VTC business is healthy.

Profit per Kilometer

50-70 FCFA

Target profit margin per km driven. Below 50 FCFA? Review your costs or change driver.

Weekly Mileage

1,000 km

Target weekly distance. Below this? Your vehicle is underutilized or driver isn't working.

With these two numbers, you know immediately if you need to change your driver, your vehicle, or your strategy.

Weekly Routine

The Sunday Checklist

Every Sunday, spend 10-30 minutes reviewing your fleet. This simple routine prevents 90% of problems.

1

Check Mileage

Did the vehicle hit 1,000 km this week? If yes, you're on track.

2

Verify Payments

Expected 90,000 but received 57,000? Investigate immediately.

3

Review Vehicle Status

Documents valid? Oil change due? Driver behavior acceptable? Next maintenance scheduled?

This routine prevents:

  • Surprise breakdowns
  • Unreachable drivers
  • Unexplained losses
  • End-of-month surprises

VTC success is a routine. Once it's in place, you advance each week with more peace of mind.

Payment Models

3 Ways to Pay Your Drivers

Choose the model that fits your management style and risk tolerance.

Duo Model

2 drivers share 1 vehicle in shifts

  • You cover fuel costs
  • Fixed salary per driver
  • Maximum vehicle utilization
Best for

Maximizing daily revenue

Recommended

Daily + Salary

Daily deposit + monthly base salary

  • 20,000/day deposit
  • 100,000/month salary
  • Driver covers fuel
Best for

Balanced risk and reward

Daily Only

Fixed daily deposit, no salary

  • 15,000/day deposit
  • No monthly salary
  • Driver keeps all extra
Best for

Lowest owner risk

All models include: 250 km/day max, 100 km/h speed limit, no more than 12h driving, Monday inspections

Growth Mindset

Stop Driving. Start Owning.

Driving yourself might earn you 600,000 FCFA/month. But others earn 3 million without touching a steering wheel. The difference? They understood that staying behind the wheel keeps you stuck.

Delegate to reliable drivers
Use GPS tracking to verify everything
Build systems that run without you

The 3 Leverage Points

1

Code

Build your own systems, don't depend on platforms

2

Capital

Use your money + partners, banks, investors

3

Content

Attract drivers, clients, partners through visibility

Local Network

Trusted Partners in Dakar

Connect with verified professionals to support your VTC operations.

Insurance

VTC fleet coverage specialist

+221 78 634 95 79

Mechanic

Reliable repairs & maintenance

+221 78 013 56 55

Fleet Manager

Operations management services

+221 77 156 44 23

Learn More

Free VTC Resources

Watch our guides on building a successful VTC business in Dakar.

How to choose your first VTC vehicle

How to recruit and manage VTC drivers in Dakar

Why driving yourself limits your VTC business

What nobody tells you about fleet management

Sunday routine to control your VTC vehicles

2 key numbers for transport success in Dakar

Scaling your VTC fleet with systems

Transport opportunities in Dakar beyond VTC

Every untracked km costs you money

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This is not the cheapest GPS tracker.

Cheap trackers go offline, lose data, and have no support. Traxelio costs more because it works: live positions, instant alerts, 7/7 human support. Most customers choose annual and save 2 months.

Pricing

Choose Your Plan

Select the plan that fits your business goals.

Basic

$10.00

/month · billed annually

$120.00 / year · 2 months free

$12.00

Monthly subscription

$270.00

One-time payment

No renewal, ever

  • Get vehicle position updates with smart tracking
  • Kill switch to remotely disable vehicle
  • Geo-fencing with instant alerts
  • Trip history up to 15 days
  • No driving behavior analysis: harsh braking, hard acceleration
  • No documents storage: insurance, inspection, registration
  • No activity reports: daily, weekly, and monthly
  • No cash flow management: income, expenses, profit per vehicle
  • 200 total commands allowed
  • 3 active sessions at the same time
  • Share access with 3 users
  • Create up to 2 teams to mirror your organization structure
  • 300 alert notifications (towing, disconnection, low battery, zone entry/exit, curfew, speeding, etc)
  • API access
  • Limited support
Most Popular

Premium

$24.00

/month · billed annually

$290.00 / year · 2 months free

$29.00

Monthly subscription

$870.00

One-time payment

No renewal, ever

Device live within 4h or free on-site visit

  • Get vehicle position updates with smart tracking
  • Kill switch to remotely disable vehicle
  • Geo-fencing with instant alerts
  • Trip history up to 180 days
  • Driving behavior analysis: harsh braking, hard acceleration
  • Documents storage: insurance, inspection, registration
  • Activity reports: daily, weekly, and monthly
  • Cash flow management: income, expenses, profit per vehicle
  • 500 total commands allowed
  • 1000 alert notifications (towing, disconnection, low battery, zone entry/exit, curfew, speeding, etc)
  • Create up to 10 teams to mirror your organization structure
  • Share access with 10 users
  • 10 active sessions at the same time
  • API access
  • Support - 7d/7

Platinum

$249.00

/month · billed annually

$2,990.00 / year · 2 months free

$299.00

Monthly subscription

$8,970.00

One-time payment

No renewal, ever

  • Get vehicle position updates with smart tracking
  • Kill switch to remotely disable vehicle
  • Geo-fencing with instant alerts
  • Trip history up to 365 days
  • Driving behavior analysis: harsh braking, hard acceleration
  • Documents storage: insurance, inspection, registration
  • Activity reports: daily, weekly, and monthly
  • Cash flow management: income, expenses, profit per vehicle
  • 10000 total commands allowed
  • 30000 alert notifications (towing, disconnection, low battery, zone entry/exit, curfew, speeding, etc)
  • Create up to 50 teams to mirror your organization structure
  • Share access with 100 users
  • 100 active sessions at the same time
  • REST API + webhooks for integration into your TMS, ERP, or supply chain platform
  • Custom data mapping, dedicated webhook endpoint, SLA
  • Enterprise onboarding: one-time setup fee $15,000.00 for custom integration (API-only deployments)
  • Dedicated support 7d/7 with named technical contact
Fleet

5+ vehicles · Volume pricing

  • Per-device volume discount
  • Dedicated onboarding manager
  • SLA guarantee on every device
  • Priority 7d/7 support
Contact sales

What Traxelio does NOT do

No signal, no tracking

Underground parking and deep rural zones without network will have blind spots. Positions sync when signal returns.

We don't recover stolen vehicles

We show you exactly where your vehicle is and alert you instantly. You contact the police with the data we provide.

Data, not decisions

We give you trip history, driving behavior, and alerts. Interpreting the data and acting on it is your job.

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