Axis Metering by Seesail

Axis Metering is a digital metering and payment solution developed by Seesail to modernize taxi and mobility operations across Africa. The platform replaces manual fare negotiation with accurate, location-based fare calculation while enabling digital payments, trip records, and income tracking for drivers and transport operators.

Originally designed for airport taxi services—where pricing transparency, passenger trust, and operational accountability are critical—Axis has evolved into a scalable mobility metering engine. It can be deployed across city taxis, shuttle services, delivery fleets, and organized transport unions.

Key Problems Addressed

In many markets, taxi fares are negotiated verbally, leading to:

* Frequent fare disputes between drivers and passengers
* Inconsistent pricing for similar routes
* No receipts or proof of payment
* Lack of trip and income records for drivers
* Limited operational visibility for unions and fleet owners

Axis Metering addresses these challenges by standardizing fare calculation and digitizing payments and records.

How Axis Works

Axis runs as a lightweight mobile application on a driver’s smartphone or POS device. During a trip, the system uses GPS data to track distance and time and applies an approved pricing model to calculate fares in real time.

At trip completion, passengers can view trip distance, duration, and total fare. Drivers can accept payments via mobile money, bank cards (where available), or cash, with all transactions recorded digitally.

Core Features

Accurate Fare Calculation

Real-time GPS tracking ensures consistent, distance-based pricing and removes guesswork.

Configurable Pricing Models

Supports base fares, per-kilometer rates, time-based charges, and zone or route pricing, with pricing approved and enforced by unions or authorities.

Digital Payments

Enables mobile money and card payments, reducing cash handling and improving convenience.

Trip Records and Receipts

Automatically logs all trips and supports receipt generation where required.

Driver Earnings Tracking

Provides daily, weekly, and monthly income summaries for drivers.

Fleet and Union Oversight

Dashboards enable monitoring of trips, driver activity, and revenue trends.

Built on Seesail’s Business Infrastructure

Axis is built on Seesail’s SME operating system, allowing drivers and operators to generate verified financial records. These records can support access to credit, insurance, vehicle financing, and other business services.

Airport Taxi Deployment

Axis is optimized for airport taxi operations:

* Passengers do not need to install any app
* Drivers operate the metering system on their own devices
* Pricing is standardized and approved
* Payments are fast, transparent, and verifiable

This model delivers transparency without the adoption challenges of ride-hailing platforms.

Scalable Across Mobility Services

Axis is designed to support:

* City taxi unions
* Corporate and staff transport
* School transport services
* Logistics and delivery fleets
* Informal operators seeking formalization

The system runs on affordable Android devices and existing POS hardware.

Benefits

For Passengers

Clear pricing, reduced disputes, and flexible digital payment options.

For Drivers

Fair fares, faster payments, reliable income records, and improved financial access.

For Operators and Regulators

Operational transparency, pricing enforcement, and reliable transport data.

Vision

Axis Metering is part of Seesail’s broader strategy to digitize informal transport and build trusted mobility infrastructure. By combining accurate metering, digital payments, and verified records, Axis supports sustainable, transparent, and inclusive transport systems across Africa.