When catching a minibus taxi, you need to learn an entirely new language of hand signs that will get you from where you are to where you want to go. Other than the actual driving, it’s one of the most fascinating things to emerge from this thriving industry that fi lls the gaps left behind by South Africa’s tottering public transport infrastructure.

However, if you take a close look beyond the signs, you’ll notice that one of the most coveted seats on the taxi – the front seat – is often empty. Why? Because that’s where the money sits and nobody wants to be the person who handles the money. Fortunately, inspiration and entrepreneurial insight have created Taxilator, a solution designed specifically for passengers on minibus taxis.