Taxi & VTC - Traxelio
Use Case Solution

Taxi & VTC

Your car, your control.

Track vehicle location, mileage, trips, and driver behavior for taxi and VTC operations.

Fuel

Usage reports

Live

Fleet visibility

Trips

Trip records

Common Challenges

Without GPS Tracking

Not knowing where your vehicle is at any moment

No reviewed recovery workflow when a vehicle does not return

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

Reviewed recovery workflow 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 use case.

"I know exactly where my cars are and how many kilometers they do each day. If a driver issue escalates, the recovery workflow stays visible for review."
M
Moussa D.
VTC Fleet Owner • Dakar

Financial Guide

VTC Business Numbers in Dakar

Planning inputs for operators running VTC fleets on ride-hailing platforms in Dakar.

One-Time Costs

PhoneBudgeted
SIM cardBudgeted
ToolsBudgeted
Technical inspectionPolicy
Oil changeService plan
GPS setupQuoted
TotalReviewed

Monthly Costs

Data + airtimeBudgeted
GPS subscriptionQuoted
MaintenanceBudgeted
InsurancePolicy
DriversBy model
FuelTracked
TotalReviewed

Expected Returns

Daily targetTracked
Monthly revenueTracked
Total expensesReviewed
Net profit Calculated

Track acquisition cost, setup cost, revenue, fuel, driver pay, and maintenance before scaling the fleet.

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: Clean, reliable, and platform-accepted
  • 4 Consumption: Efficient enough for daily platform work
  • 5 A/C: Working air conditioning required

Budget Guide

  • $ Entry: Peugeot 308, Citroën C3
  • $$ Core: Peugeot 406/508, Renault Clio 4
  • $$$ 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: Set a clear monthly base
  • Shift: Define shift windows in writing
  • Daily target: Set per-shift targets and review them weekly
  • 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 target
  • Driving hours by shift
  • Idle time monitoring
  • Trip count by day

Driver Behavior

  • Speed policy alerts
  • Driver launch behavior records
  • Braking behavior records
  • 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

Tracked

Review revenue, costs, and mileage together before changing the driver or vehicle plan.

Weekly Mileage

Weekly

Compare weekly distance with the driver plan before judging utilization.

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

Weekly Routine

The Sunday Checklist

Set a weekly review rhythm for mileage, trips, incidents, and driver notes.

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

  • Daily deposit by agreement
  • Monthly salary by agreement
  • Driver covers fuel
Best for

Balanced risk and reward

Daily Only

Fixed daily deposit, no salary

  • Daily deposit by agreement
  • No monthly salary
  • Driver keeps all extra
Best for

Lowest owner risk

All models include: daily mileage policy, speed policy, driving-hour limits, and scheduled inspections

Growth Mindset

Stop Driving. Start Owning.

Driving yourself can keep you busy, but owning the system requires reliable drivers, clear rules, and weekly review.

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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Other Use Cases

Driver marketplace

Recruit GPS-verified drivers

Real driving scores, no commission, direct contact. Browse profiles or register as a driver.

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

$14.00

/month · billed annually

170 USD / year · 2 months free

17 USD

Monthly subscription

510 USD

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 USD / year · 2 months free

29 USD

Monthly subscription

870 USD

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 USD / year · 2 months free

299 USD

Monthly subscription

8,970 USD

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 USD 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
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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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