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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E-hailing service Wanatu has recently shifted its focus to winning over more non-Afrikaans speakers seeking alternatives to larger ride-hailing platforms.
The E-hailing Partners Council has accused Bolt of not doing much to address profile sharing on its platform.
The Department of Transport is confident ride-hailing operators will register to comply with South Africa’s new regulations before the deadline.
CarShareNova uses private vehicles and on-demand insurance to compete with traditional rental operators.
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.
Wanatu’s app ratings have deteriorated since early 2025 and it has refused to share any details about its growth one year after launch.
Uber risks losing out on rides in South Africa as its prices for some routes are substantially higher than those of its rivals.
MyBroadband compared the ways in which Bolt and Uber assess whether vehicles are suitable for their ride-hailing services.
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.
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.