Afrikaans Uber is chasing after English customers
E-hailing service Wanatu has recently shifted its focus to winning over more non-Afrikaans speakers seeking alternatives to larger ride-hailing platforms.
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Bolt | e-hailing | Motoring | profile sharing | ride-hailing | Uber
Major problem that Uber has solved but Bolt hasn’t
The E-hailing Partners Council has accused Bolt of not doing much to address profile sharing on its platform.
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Bolt | Collen Msibi | Department of Transport | e-hailing | Motoring | National Public Transport Regulator
Good news for Uber and Bolt in South Africa
The Department of Transport is confident ride-hailing operators will register to comply with South Africa’s new regulations before the deadline.
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AirBnB | Bolt | car rental | CarShareNova | e-hailing services | Industry
A start-up that wants luxury cars to earn their keep
CarShareNova uses private vehicles and on-demand insurance to compete with traditional rental operators.
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Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) | Bolt | car safety | e-hailing apps | global ncap | Motoring
Uber and Bolt allowing car with zero-star safety rating for rides in South Africa
MyBroadband looked at some of the vehicles supported by Bolt and Uber for carrying passengers and found several models with 2-star or lower Global NCAP ratings for adult occupant protection.
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Afrikaans Uber struggling with poor reviews and high fee complaints
Wanatu’s app ratings have deteriorated since early 2025 and it has refused to share any details about its growth one year after launch.
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Uber price problem in South Africa
Uber risks losing out on rides in South Africa as its prices for some routes are substantially higher than those of its rivals.
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Uber and Bolt have very different car standards in South Africa
MyBroadband compared the ways in which Bolt and Uber assess whether vehicles are suitable for their ride-hailing services.
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Bolt | Department of Transport | Motoring | Rob Handfield-Jones | Smartphones | South African e-hailing association (SAEHA)
Warning about new Uber laws in South Africa
The South African E-hailing Association says new e-hailing regulations will harm already-exploited individual drivers, while international ride-hailing companies continue to operate unchecked.
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Big legal changes for Uber and Bolt in South Africa
The Department of Transport has gazetted the National Transport Amendment Act, requiring e-hailing drivers to obtain operating licences, put branding on their cars, and fit them with panic buttons, among other conditions.