In Ivory Coast, road transport goes digital to cast out its old demons

The Road Transport Development Fund (FDTR) launched a digital platform on June 4, 2026 to renew Ivory Coast's vehicle fleet. The sector accounts for 7% of GDP and handles 90% of travel, but suffers from aging vehicles, with renewal costs exceeding 700 billion CFA francs. The platform digitizes auto loans and integrates GPS, facial recognition cameras, and AI identity checks every three minutes. The goal is to restore trust among transporters, banks, insurers, and dealers.