What is WOW
WOW Scholar and WOW Cashless.
What We Do
Transforming the minibus taxi industry, one digital innovation at a time.
Welcome to the future of South Africa’s minibus taxi industry, where convenience, safety, and innovation converge to revolutionise the way we travel. Introducing the WOW initiative, a groundbreaking transformation that brings digital solutions to the heart of our transportation system. With WOW, we’re not just modernising - we’re redefining how taxis operate. Imagine a world where cash transactions are a thing of the past, students enjoy safer commutes, and new revenue streams empower taxi owners and create jobs.
Mr Mtutuzeli Madwara - SANTACO Provincial Secretary
Mr Mtutuzeli Madwara - SANTACO Provincial Secretary
Mr Zola Yolelo - National Chairperson of SANTACO and ECTTC
Dr Nokuthula Ndibongo Mbebe
CEO - ECTTC
WOW is more than cashless; it’s a catalyst for new digital opportunities.
The WOW initiative is more than a leap forward; it’s a leap toward inclusive prosperity. With WOW, we’re rewriting the rules of the road, ushering in a future where mobility is accessible, secure, and profoundly transformative. Come be part of this trailblazing movement as we unveil the WOW initiative, a roadmap to an industry that doesn’t just move people but uplifts communities and propels us into a brighter, more connected era.
More than Digital
The taxi industry will have its own Co-Operative bank, financing its vehicles and projects, reducing dependence on traditional financial institutions.
New revenue streams
Job Creation
As WOW expands, it will create numerous employment opportunities in the digital sector, fostering economic growth.
ECTTC's WōW platform has WON the prestigious
"Fintech Innovation of the Year Award" 🏆
at the Africa Tech Festival Awards,
Celebrating the most innovative and impactful tech achievements across Africa!
This award acknowledges the transformative power of financial technology in driving economic growth,
financial inclusion, and digital transformation.
FORUS Digital is a groundbreaking collaborative platform that aims to transform the landscape of digital finance and financial inclusion. At its core, FORUS empowers cooperatives, businesses, and individuals by providing them with the tools and infrastructure to issue and manage their digital currencies.
BATSAMAYI is a level 1 BBBEE Software Development Company.
BATSAMAYI derives from the Sotho word meaning a team of very talented minds moving forward together. It was the right choice for us, because our goal is to meet the future - halfway.
Fintech Innovation of the Year: Ecentric Payment Systems, with partners Eastern Cape Transport Tertiary Cooperative Limited (ECTTC) & FORUS Digital