Government-Controlled Ride-Share Platform to Modernise Fiji's Transport
A government-owned ride-share platform can modernize Fiji's transport, ensuring safety, tax compliance, and improved services while supporting drivers and eliminating illegal operators in a controlled, sustainable way.
Impact
4/5
Urgency
4/5
Complexity
3/5
Problem
Fiji faces challenges from illegal ride operators, inconsistent taxi service quality, and significant tax leakage due to cash-based transport systems, leading to lost revenue and safety concerns.
Proposed solution
Develop a Government-owned and regulated ride-share platform that ensures pricing, driver standards, vehicle requirements, and data security. The platform would log trips digitally for automatic VAT collection and income reporting, include GPS tracking, verified drivers, digital receipts, emergency features, and support older drivers with simple app interfaces and optional training.
Expected impact
Improved public safety especially for women and tourists, better driver earnings, enhanced passenger experience with cleaner and reliable vehicles, reduction in traffic congestion, increased government revenue through proper tax collection, elimination of illegal operators, and support for Fiji’s climate and sustainability goals.
Feasibility
Requires Assessment - Implementation requires government capacity for app development, regulation, driver training, enforcement, and addressing stakeholders' concerns. Support from technology partners and adequate funding is needed.