Everything HowFar does for you
HowFar Travel puts the power of South Africa's transport network in your pocket — saving you time, money, and stress every single day.
Watch exactly where your bus or taxi is on a live map in real-time — no more guessing when it will arrive.
Know your exact arrival time before you even leave home. Plan smarter, wait less.
One-tap to hail a nearby taxi to your location. No calling, no waiting at the rank.
Plan ahead with scheduled routes, departure times, and seat availability before you leave the house.
Reserve an entire vehicle for your group, event, or outing — church trips, school outings, corporate travel and more.
Get notified the moment your bus or taxi is almost at your stop so you never miss it.
Locate your nearest taxi rank or bus depot with directions, facilities info, and congestion levels.
Get loyalty points on every trip and redeem them for real cash. The more you use it, the more you earn.
Invite friends, drivers, and fleet managers and earn commissions up to 5 levels deep through our referral programme.
Top up, pay for trips, and withdraw your earnings with ease — all in one secure in-app wallet.
Leave a star rating and feedback after every trip to help the community choose quality drivers.
Recognise great drivers via Bonga uMshayeli awards — celebrate excellence in your community.
One-tap emergency alert sent instantly to your emergency contacts and security services with your live location.
Submit formal complaints with evidence directly in the app. Every report is reviewed and acted upon.
Report potholes, flooding, broken traffic lights, and road obstructions to protect your community.
See live community-reported hazards on the map before you travel — stay informed and travel safely.
Stay informed with live traffic alerts, transport strike updates, and public transport news relevant to your area.
View a complete record of all your past trips, bookings, and receipts — always know where your money went.
Save your regular routes for faster access every single day — no need to search again.
Actions queue automatically and sync the moment you regain signal — works even in low-connectivity areas.
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