Ilha Brava now has a personalized cab service promoted by a young entrepreneur

The investment aims to fill a gap that has long been felt on the "Island of Flores", where the options for passenger transportation, often limited to the fixed times and routes of the open-top vans and the so-called "hiaces", did not always respond to the citizens' needs for flexibility, comfort and urgency.

In exclusive statements to Bravanews, Djedje Andrade shared the vision behind this new economic and social project. The young entrepreneur stressed that the main focus is to ensure full coverage of the island's territory, regardless of distance.

"The main goal is to serve the whole island. We want to be available to connect all the towns, from the highest areas to the maritime connection points", said the project's promoter.

Andrade also highlighted two key target audiences for the success of the operation, namely tourists and emigrants, because Brava often receives visitors and the Cape Verdean community living abroad (especially in the United States of America). The new service aims to offer this public a quality welcome as soon as they arrive at Porto da Furna, facilitating the transportation of luggage and ensuring safe and comfortable travel to their homes or hotels.

For people who live on the island on a daily basis, cabs are a crucial alternative for medical emergencies, night-time travel or simply for those looking for a more private trip.

In a market where personalization of service is still a growing concept, Djedje Andrade is betting heavily on differentiation through service. The aim is not just to transport passengers from point A to point B, but to provide a superior travel experience.

The concept of quality and personalized service includes flexible timetables, the possibility of scheduling trips in advance and the guarantee of a clean, safe and welcoming environment on board the vehicle.

The emergence of this service is being seen by the local community as a positive sign of economic dynamism led by the island's youth. Young entrepreneurship in peripheral areas, such as Ilha Brava, plays a fundamental role in settling the population and creating new market dynamics.

With the introduction of this cab, a positive impact on the local tourism sector is also expected, since the ease of movement allows visitors to explore the island's tourist attractions - such as the Nova Sintra viewpoints, the mythical town of Fajã d'Água or the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte itself - with greater autonomy and comfort.

The service is now fully operational and available to answer calls from the entire Bravense community.