Digital operations for taxi associations, drivers, and riders
Namela is the all-in-one platform for South African taxi associations: real-time GPS tracking, cashless wallets and Paystack payments, driver payslips, tap/scan-to-pay at ranks, and a full admin backend for associations, owners, drivers, and marshals.
One platform, three apps
Namela connects riders, drivers, and association administrators through purpose-built apps that share the same real-time data.
Client App
Riders request trips, top up their wallet, pay by QR code, and track their driver in real time on the map.
Driver App
Drivers accept ride requests, take cashless payments (tap, scan, or cash), track earnings, and manage payouts.
Admin Portal
Associations manage drivers, owners, marshals, taxis, routes, ranks, cash-outs, and payslips from one dashboard.
Open Admin PortalEverything an association needs
From cashless payments to live dispatch, Namela replaces manual processes with real-time, auditable data.
Real-time GPS tracking
Live taxi locator and route tracking so riders and marshals always know where a vehicle is.
Cashless wallets
Secure in-app wallets topped up via Paystack, with tap-to-pay and scan-to-pay at ranks.
Automated payslips
Driver earnings, expenses, and payslips generated automatically from real trip and payment data.
Beacon & NFC check-in
Drivers check in at taxi ranks and terminals with NFC beacons — no manual sign-in sheets.
Push notifications
Instant alerts for cash-out status, low balance, ride requests, and account activity.
Ratings & feedback
Riders rate drivers after every trip, giving associations a real picture of service quality.
Audit-logged admin
Every administrative action is logged — financial records stay read-only and tamper-evident.
Reporting & dashboards
Revenue, ridership, and operational reports so associations can plan with real numbers.
Run your association from one dashboard
The Namela Admin Portal gives association staff full visibility and control — every screen backed by live data and every action recorded.
- Manage drivers, owners, marshals, and clients from a single directory
- Track taxis, vehicle makes/models, and assign vehicles to drivers
- Configure routes, taxi ranks, and live waiting-list ordering
- Review and approve cash-out requests with built-in Paystack payouts
- Monitor bug reports, error logs, and driver feedback in one place
- Full audit trail for every action taken by an admin user
portal.namela-app.co.za
Admin Portal
Sign in with your association admin account to manage drivers, taxis, routes, cash-outs, and more.
Ready to digitise your association?
Get in touch to onboard your association, or head straight to the admin portal if you already have an account.