Articles about e-hailing

ITWeb TV: Driver rights top of mind as local e-hailing bylaws loom

inDrive aims to ensure e-hailing industry regulation doesn’t impact the market economics to the point of excluding drivers.

Digital platforms monitor risks amid protests in SA

The platforms take steps to manage potential disruptions, protect users and monitor the spread of misinformation linked to the national shutdown to protest against undocumented foreigners.

Gig work surges as South Africa’s e-hailing sector scales up

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 secures South African e-hailing approval

inDrive is the latest e-hailer to receive approval from the transport department, confirming compliance with SA’s regulations.

Only three of 12 e-hailers registered in SA as deadline looms

The Department of Transport can impound vehicles or deny licences if the platforms ignore registration requirements.

Study shows shift in e-hailing public perception

The majority of surveyed ride-hailing users consider the service safer than conventional transport modes, such as buses and traditional taxis.

Joburg moves to regulate booming e-hailing, delivery sectors

The new e-hailing management policy seeks to guide how e-hailing and scooter delivery services operate within Johannesburg.

Govt formalises e-hailing with new transport law

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.

SA moves to regulate e-hailing amid rising violence

South Africa is introducing the National Land Transport Amendment Act to better regulate the e-hailing industry, following rising violence against drivers.

Bolt SA bolsters safety measures amid rising attacks

Following recent attacks on e-hailing drivers, Bolt South Africa has introduced new safety features, including high-risk area alerts, to protect drivers and passengers.

Bolt rolls out enhanced safety features amid rising concerns

Bolt is taking a proactive approach to safety, introducing AI-powered dash cams, in-app emergency tools and mandatory rider ID verification to protect drivers and riders.

Bolt denies allegations of TikToker kidnapping on e-hailing ride

The e-hailer says, based on the available data, the incident described did not occur during a Bolt trip.