ZARides
Your Ride. Your Way.
Your Ride.
Your Way.
Set your own price, choose your driver, and ride safely across South Africa. Affordable transport that puts you in control.
Your offer
R 86
ETA
4 min
Book in three simple steps
No haggling, no hidden fees. Just a fair price you choose.
Set your price
Enter your pickup and destination, then name your fare. You stay in control — no surprise charges.
Choose your driver
Nearby drivers send their offers. Compare price, rating and ETA, then accept the one you like.
Track & ride
Watch your driver arrive live on the map, verify the PIN, and enjoy a safe, affordable ride.
Built for South Africans, by South Africans
Everything you need for a smarter, safer, fairer ride — in one app.
You name the price
Propose your own fare and let drivers compete for your ride. Always fair, always transparent.
Safety first
In-app SOS, live trip sharing, and PIN verification keep every journey protected.
Verified drivers
Every driver is vetted, document-checked and approved before hitting the road.
Live GPS tracking
Follow your driver in real time — turn by turn — from request to arrival.
Pay your way
Cash, card or ZARides wallet. Top up instantly and ride without limits.
Rides & parcels
Move people or send packages across town. One app, every journey covered.
On-demand, 24/7
Day or night, weekday or weekend — a ride is always a few taps away.
Real human support
A proudly South African support team ready to help whenever you need it.
This week's earnings
R 4,820
+18% vs last week
Drive. Earn. Thrive.
Turn your car into income. Join thousands of South African drivers earning more with ZARides — fair commissions, flexible hours, and a community that values your work.
Keep 80% of every fare
One of the most generous splits in South Africa. More of what you earn stays with you.
Drive on your schedule
Go online whenever you want. No shifts, no quotas — total freedom.
Fast payouts
Track earnings in real time and cash out to your bank whenever you need it.
Grow your income
Earn more with bonuses, referrals and a growing base of riders near you.
Your safety is our promise
From the moment you request a ride to the second you arrive, ZARides has your back. Every trip is built on layers of protection — so you can ride with total peace of mind, day or night, anywhere in South Africa.
One-tap SOS
Instantly alert our 24/7 response team and share your live location with trusted contacts.
Live trip sharing
Send your real-time route to family or friends so they always know you're safe.
PIN verification
A unique 4-digit code confirms you're in the right vehicle before the trip begins.
Encrypted rides
Your trips, chats and payments are encrypted end-to-end. Your data stays yours.
Verified drivers
ID, licence and vehicle checks on every driver — no exceptions, ever.
24/7 support
Real people, based in South Africa, ready to help around the clock.
Emergency SOS
Active on every trip
Live location shared with
You're protected on this ride
Riding across all nine provinces
From major metros to townships and small towns — we're bringing fair, reliable transport to every corner of South Africa.
Head office: Cradock (Nxuba), Eastern Cape · Don't see your town? We're growing fast — join us.
12K+
Trips completed
1.5K+
Active drivers
4.9
Average rating
9
Provinces covered
Join a community on the move
"Finally a ride app that lets me set my own price. I save money every single week getting to work."
Thabo M.
Daily commuter, Soweto
"The live tracking and SOS button make me feel safe, especially on late classes. My mom gets my trip link every time."
Lerato N.
Student, Cape Town
"I keep 80% of every fare. That is life-changing for my family. ZARides treats drivers fairly — not like the others."
Sipho D.
Driver, Johannesburg
Questions, answered
Your next ride is one tap away
Download ZARides and start riding smarter, safer and fairer across South Africa today.
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