About ZARides
ZARides is a proudly South African e-hailing platform that connects passengers with verified, vetted drivers for affordable, safe and reliable transport. Born in Cradock, in the Nxuba Local Municipality of the Eastern Cape, ZARides was built to make mobility available to every South African — in every city, township and small town — at fair prices that work for both riders and drivers.
Who it is for
The platform is designed for everyday South Africans who need a dependable ride: commuters heading to work, students travelling to campus, families running errands, shoppers and tourists exploring a new town, and small-business owners moving between meetings. It is equally built for drivers — empowering vehicle owners to earn a living on their own schedule by offering rides or delivering parcels, while keeping more of what they earn through fair, transparent commissions.
What it does
With ZARides you can book a ride in seconds, see your fare up front, and track your driver live on the map until you arrive. Passengers can propose their own fare and choose from competing driver offers, pay with cash, card or wallet, and share their trip in real time for safety. Drivers get access to nearby ride requests, a clear earnings dashboard, and tools to manage trips and communicate with passengers — all from one app.
Who builds it
ZARides is built and maintained by the ZARides team based in Cradock, Eastern Cape. From this small town, we are rolling out across the whole of South Africa, one community at a time, with safety, fairness and community at the heart of everything we do. Every driver is vetted and verified, and support is available around the clock to keep every journey smooth and secure.
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