Built around the way you actually travel.
Four core capabilities shipping with the MVP, plus a clear roadmap beyond it.
Currently in active development.
- 01
Real-time vehicle tracking
Track the live location of buses and other public transport vehicles, so commuters can make informed travel decisions and significantly reduce waiting time at stops.
- Live vehicle positions
- Accurate ETAs
- Stop-level visibility
- 02
Smart route navigation
Detailed route information and optimal connections between any two destinations, with alternatives surfaced quickly when plans change.
- Multi-leg routing
- Alternative options
- Clear step-by-step guidance
- 03
Multi-transport integration
Manage every mode of transport from a single platform — no jumping between apps to plan a single trip.
- Buses
- Trains
- Minibus taxis
- Taxis
- Trams
- Future private transport
- 04
Built for everyone
A simple, intuitive platform that makes public transportation easier to understand for first-time and regular commuters alike.
- No jargon
- Friendly interface
- Designed for SA commuters
Planned for after the MVP launches.
Digital ticketing & payments
A planned future feature — not part of the MVP. Once the core tracking and routing experience is live, we'll add virtual transport cards, in-app top-ups and ticket purchases so commuters can skip the queue entirely.
- Virtual transport cards
- In-app top-ups
- Skip the queue
Want updates as features ship?
Get in touchKeep exploring BIAR
- BIAR home — Travel Made EasyTour the South African mobility app being built right now.
- Who BIAR is built forDaily commuters, students, tourists, operators and city authorities.
- About BIAR & founder Marcel RappettiThe Cape Town team and the firsthand commute story behind BIAR.
- Contact the BIAR team in Cape TownPress, partnerships and launch updates — get in touch with Dobeedo Trading.
