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EKASINOMICS - iTaxi Ubuntu App making big moves in the world of e-hailing services

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GUEST - Samuel Mazibuko – Founder of iTaxi Ubuntu App

About this app iTaxi Ubuntu app is the only ride-hailing private taxi shuttle app for Personal rides, Student rides, Stuff rides, Corporate rides, Event rides and Pensioner rides with already discounted rides pricing and vouchers for individual or group passenger rides in real-time. Competing with well-established e-hailing services has always been Samuel Mazibuko’s dream. His first attempt was unsuccessful, but he never gave up. Today he operates iTaxi Ubuntu App, which not only offers e-hailing services but customises prices according to the needs of the user.

12 Jul 2023 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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