# Two University of the Western Cape alumni will travel to Silicon Valley in the US after winning this year’s Red Bull Basement South Africa title with their transport app, Uthutho. According to software developers Shaqeel Less and Makhi Mangxola, the artificial intelligence and GPS-powered platform gives commuters real-time route, fare and travel updates to make public transport easier and safer. The app also allows school transport operators to list their services. They will also compete at the global finals in San Francisco in June.
University of the Western Cape alumni take local transport app to global innovation stage