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Know Your Route. Power Your City.

Annem helps commuters find the best public transport routes through WhatsApp—while turning real-world usage into data that cities can use to improve transport systems.

HOW IT WORKS
Two Layers. One System.

Layer 1 — For Commuters

We provide free, real-time route information through WhatsApp.
Commuters can quickly find routes, directions, and options using a simple chat interface.

Layer 2 — For Cities & Institutions

Every route query helps build a live picture of how people move.
We turn this data into insights for municipalities, universities, and planners.

Route Information, via WhatsApp

No apps. No learning curve.

Commuters simply send a message and get:

  • Available routes

  • Direction guidance

  • Fare estimation

Built for accessibility on any mobile device.

Every Search Tells a Story

Each commuter interaction contributes to a growing dataset of real movement patterns—revealing how transport systems actually function day-to-day.

Turning Movement Into Insight

We analyze commuter queries and route activity to provide:

Demand Signals
Where people are trying to go—and when.

Route Visibility
Which routes are actively used, including informal networks.

Service Gaps
Where demand exists but transport options fall short.

Network Pressure
Which corridors and nodes are overloaded.

Infrastructure Intelligence Dashboard

A clear view of real-world transport activity.

  • Node load and congestion levels

  • High-demand corridors

  • Route coverage and gaps

  • Movement heatmaps across the network

START WITH PEOPLE.
IMPROVE THE SYSTEM.

Instead of relying on incomplete or outdated data, Annem builds transport intelligence directly from commuter behavior.

This means:

  • More accurate planning

  • Better infrastructure investment

  • Transport systems that reflect real needs

Who 
We
Serve

Municipalities

Data-first urban planning and infrastructure oversight for resilient city development.

Universities

Optimizing campus-wide mobility flow and demand analysis for safe, efficient student transit.

Transport Planners

Strategic corridor intelligence and network optimization based on real-world movement patterns.

NGOs & Public Safety Programs

Insights into community movement patterns for targeted social impact and security planning.

annem is a urban mobility infrastructure that provides route data to commuters and mobilit

The Commuter Interface

Bridging the gap between infrastructure and the street. Annem provides commuters with real-time route visibility through a lightweight WhatsApp bot interface. No tracking, no complexity—just intuitive urban intelligence accessible to everyone with a mobile connection.

Durban-Built Infrastructure Intelligence

Built in Durban for Real Transport Systems

Born in Durban, Annem is a response to the unseen complexities of South African urban mobility. We bridge the visibility gap in public transport through infrastructure-aware data systems. By grounding futuristic city intelligence in real-world infrastructure problems, we provide municipalities and planners with the visibility needed for long-term equity and efficiency. We are building the digital nervous system for South African cities—ensuring that every node and commuter route contributes to a smarter planning future.

Start with the Commuter. Scale to the City.

Try the tool or partner with us to access mobility insights.

Headquarters

Durban, South Africa

Urban Mobility Innovation Lab

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