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At this year\u2019s Africa Tech Week<\/strong>, global mobility innovator inDrive<\/strong>\u00a0(www.inDrive.com<\/a>) took centre stage to present a powerful case for people-driven digital platforms as a catalyst for economic growth in South Africa. inDrive laid out a compelling vision for how this type of transparent and justice lead-technology-enabled mobility is transforming urban life, creating economic opportunity, and fostering inclusion.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cAs urbanisation accelerates, mobility is no longer just about travel \u2014 it\u2019s about access, opportunity, and economic participation,\u201d said Ashif Black, inDrive\u2019s country representative. \u201cMobility is the backbone of economic activity. When we move people affordably and safely, we move the economy forward.\u201d<\/p>\n Transport: South Africa\u2019s Overlooked Economic Engine<\/strong><\/p>\n inDrive highlighted the transport sector\u2019s vital role in South Africa\u2019s economy \u2014 accounting for nearly 9% of GDP. With informal and digital transport services increasingly bridging gaps left by public transit, inDrive is important to continue a modern, inclusive policy framework that reflects today\u2019s realities and tomorrow\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s a major opportunity for stronger collaboration between government and digital platforms like inDrive,\u201d added Black. \u201cWe can build an inclusive, safe, and future-ready mobility ecosystem \u2014 but only if we do it together.\u201d<\/p>\n A Platform Built to Challenge Injustice<\/strong><\/p>\n Founded on a mission to challenge injustice, inDrive sets itself apart with a people-first model grounded in fairness, transparency, and affordability. Operating across cities including Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, and Mthatha, the platform enables access, income, and options for underserved communities \u2014 disrupting the traditional ride-hailing model with purpose.<\/p>\n From fare negotiation between riders and drivers to freedom of dispatch and no surge pricing, inDrive puts control back in the hands of users on both sides of the trip.<\/p>\n \u201cOur model gives dignity and power back to the people,\u201d said [Spokesperson]. \u201cBut to scale this innovation sustainably, we need regulatory recognition that values fairness over algorithms.\u201d<\/p>\n Driving Economic Participation and Community Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n inDrive\u2019s low commission rate of just 9.99% \u2014 compared to competitors\u2019 25\u201330% \u2014 ensures more money stays with drivers, many of whom are supporting families, paying tuition, and reinvesting in their communities.<\/p>\n Beyond passenger mobility, inDrive now supports courier and freight services, enabling drivers to unlock multiple income streams and support SME logistics through a growing super-app ecosystem.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is more than ride-hailing,\u201d added Black. \u201cIt\u2019s a platform for economic participation \u2014 but to unlock its full potential, we need partnerships that include government and local stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n Innovating for Safety, Together<\/strong><\/p>\n inDrive is also pioneering tech-enabled safety solutions, including a new anti-crime device pilot for couriers in hotspot areas. Every trip is supported by shared information, community-based ratings, and transparent trip data.<\/p>\n \u201cSafety is a shared responsibility,\u201d said Black. \u201cWe\u2019re taking real steps \u2014 but real impact will come when platforms, SAPS, regulators, and communities work hand-in-hand.\u201d<\/p>\n Real Impact, Real Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n With 7 new city launches in 2024, inDrive is expanding its footprint while offering riders in non-metro areas up to 40% lower trip costs. Courier services are now running in townships \u2014 a testament to the platform\u2019s accessibility and relevance.<\/p>\n \u201cThe demand is clear,\u201d said Black. \u201cWhat\u2019s needed now is policy enablement, not delay. We\u2019ve built momentum \u2014 let\u2019s not lose it.\u201d<\/p>\n A Call for Collaborative Regulation<\/strong><\/p>\n inDrive closed its presentation with a call to co-create the future of mobility \u2014 with policies that are fair, inclusive, and locally relevant.<\/p>\n \u201cMany have copied what we created \u2014 but our values-driven model remains unmatched,\u201d said Black. \u201cWe\u2019re not just here to grow. We\u2019re here to shape the industry for the better \u2014 with regulators, drivers, municipalities, and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n As South Africa looks to build smarter cities and unlock inclusive economic growth, inDrive reaffirmed its commitment to being a partner for progress. \u201cLet\u2019s build the future of mobility \u2014 together,\u201d concluded Black.<\/p>\n Distributed by APO Group on behalf of inDrive.<\/i><\/p>\n Press Contact:<\/strong> About inDrive:<\/strong> inDrive operates in 888 cities in 48 countries. Driven by its mission of challenging social injustice, the company is committed to positively impacting the lives of one billion people by 2030. It pursues this goal through its core business, which supports local communities via a fair pricing model, and through the work of inVision, its non-profit arm. InVision\u2019s community empowerment programs help advance education, sports, arts and sciences, gender equality, and other vital initiatives.<\/p>\n For more information, visit www.inDrive.com<\/a><\/p>\n Source<\/a> At this year\u2019s Africa Tech Week, global mobility innovator inDrive\u00a0(www.inDrive.com) took centre stage to present a powerful case for people-driven digital platforms as a catalyst for economic growth in South Africa. inDrive laid out a compelling vision for how this type of transparent and justice lead-technology-enabled mobility is transforming urban life, creating economic opportunity, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":199525,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/files\/large\/09cb194d0934f76","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2461],"tags":[258,256,8490,2462,14490,13716,3576,6641,47683,7467,33733,257,51539,254,8437,6653],"class_list":["post-199524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-botswana","tag-africa","tag-africa-news","tag-borders","tag-botswana-news","tag-champions","tag-drive","tag-growth","tag-indrive","tag-innovation","tag-mobility","tag-news","tag-peoplefirst","tag-south-africa-today","tag-tech","tag-week"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/files\/large\/09cb194d0934f76","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=199524"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199524\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199526,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199524\/revisions\/199526"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/199525"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=199524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=199524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=199524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nPublic Relations Manager – inDrive Africa
\nLineo Thakhisi
\nPhone: +2781 3636 872
\nEmail:\u00a0lineo.thakhisi@indriver.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\ninDrive is a global mobility and urban services platform. The inDrive app has been downloaded over 240 million times and was the second most downloaded mobility app in 2022 and 2023. In addition to ride-hailing, inDrive provides an expanding list of urban services, including intercity transportation and delivery. In 2023, inDrive launched New Ventures, a venture and M&A arm.<\/p>\n
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