The city of Yaounde has introduced a digital system for identifying taxis, aiming to improve the regulation and security of urban transport. The initiative, launched on July 3, 2026, by the Yaounde Urban Community (CUY), involves an entirely digital registration process. The system, accessible through the website www.taxi-yaounde.com, allows for the identification of both taxi vehicles and their drivers.
The operation, which runs until October 5, 2026, is free of charge and involves several steps. First, taxi owners and drivers must visit one of the eight designated sites, including the Yaounde City Hall and seven district town halls, for physical registration. The process includes providing necessary documents, such as national identity cards, vehicle registration, and transport licenses.
Taxi owners must provide seven mandatory documents, including a national identity card, vehicle registration, transport license, and proof of insurance. Drivers must present six documents, including a national identity card, driver's license, and professional badge. All information is recorded on the website http://taxi-yaounde.com, where an agent verifies the authenticity of the documents.
Once the dossier is validated, the system automatically generates a unique identifier for each driver. Drivers receive a QR code and a professional badge, which must be displayed on the taxi's windshield and front doors. This QR code is designed to be tamper-proof and can be scanned using a smartphone to verify the taxi's legitimacy.
According to Dr. Jean Patrick Mfoulou Olugu, head of the transport and mobility unit at CUY, the platform is an essential tool for regulating the taxi industry. The digital system aims to eliminate irregular practices, such as fake licenses and uninsured vehicles.
The initiative is part of a broader effort by Yaounde's mayor, Luc Messi Atangana, to improve urban transport and tackle issues such as unlicensed drivers and vehicles without technical inspections. The CUY hopes that this digital system will enhance the security and efficiency of taxi services in Yaounde.
The digital taxi identification system is expected to have a significant impact on the city's transport sector, providing a safer and more reliable service for passengers. With the deadline for registration set at October 5, 2026, the CUY is urging all taxi owners and drivers to comply with the new regulations.
Key points
- The digital taxi identification system aims to improve the regulation and security of urban transport in Yaounde.
- The system involves a digital registration process, requiring taxi owners and drivers to provide necessary documents.
- The initiative is part of a broader effort to eliminate irregular practices in the taxi industry.
