inDrive expands its pickup technology in SA, to reduce one of the most persistent frustrations in e-hailing.
inDrive aims to ensure e-hailing industry regulation doesn’t impact the market economics to the point of excluding drivers.
ITWeb TV: Inside InDrive’s strategy: e-hailing regulation, safety and superapp ambitions | Ep #149
As South Africa's e-hailing market evolves under new regulatory frameworks, how are the platforms adapting? InDrive’s country representative Ashif Black speaks to ITWeb about the brand’s local footprint, national accreditation, its peer-to-peer pricing, and future plans.
The encrypted in-app audio recording will improve ride safety, resolve disputes fairly and encourage respectful interactions.
Uber, Bolt and inDrive fuel SA’s multibillion-rand e-mobility economy, creating hundreds of thousands of earning opportunities and contributing to the country’s GDP.
inDrive is the latest e-hailer to receive approval from the transport department, confirming compliance with SA’s regulations.
Ride-hailing increasingly supplements income for gig workers, amid high unemployment and financial pressure, says Ipsos.
The Department of Transport can impound vehicles or deny licences if the platforms ignore registration requirements.
The e-hailer and Cartrack will offer tracking, emergency response and dashcam services to platinum-tier drivers.
The ride-hailing firm introduces a limited-time 1% commission initiative in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Developers that allow users to use their apps without an operating licence risk a fine of up to R100 000, or up to two years in jail.
South Africa is introducing the National Land Transport Amendment Act to better regulate the e-hailing industry, following rising violence against drivers.
The e-hailing firm and goGOGOgo unite to equip local gogos with digital skills and ride-hailing basics.