Traaf

Traaf is a mobility technology brand developing an open, connected transport system for African cities. Built and piloted in Abidjan, its platform brings together formal and informal transport data so citizens, operators and public authorities can better understand and coordinate the whole network. It is designed to work with existing tools and open standards, including GTFS, GTFS-RT and SIRI, without requiring cities or operators to migrate to a new system.

Traaf offers real-time, multimodal journey planning for services such as buses, boats, gbaka, woro-woro and VTCs, with route, fare and vehicle-wait information. Its modules include fleet tracking, operational alerts, scenario simulation, satellite-based views of transport and flood risks, and tools for citizens, cooperatives, operators and authorities. Data is checked before publication, personal information is protected, and sharing is governed by agreement. Traaf also provides open data feeds, APIs, documentation and a developer playground. The company is seeking partners for a six-month Abidjan pilot, with the longer-term aim of supporting cities across Africa.