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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.
The Department of Transport is getting ready to implement new laws in South Africa that will fundamentally change how e-hailing operators like Uber and Bolt operate in the country.
As a former vehicle rental service CEO, Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage has extensive experience in the transport industry. We asked what he would do if he were charged with regaining the public’s trust in Uber or Bolt.
The National Land Transport Amendment Act is expected to be gazetted in October 2025, bringing sweeping changes for the e-hailing industry.
The National Land Transport Amendment Act will soon come into operation in South Africa and will bring new regulations into the e-hailing industry.