South Africa Finally Regulates Uber and Bolt Under a New Transport Law

Bolt Backs South Africa’s Move to Regulate E-Hailing

Bolt South Africa says it welcomes the government’s decision to officially recognize e-hailing as part of the country’s public transport system, following the gazetting of the National Land Transport Act (NLTA) Regulations. “Our primary objective is to align our operations with the legislative framework while ensuring the sustainability of our driver partners’ livelihoods,” said Simo […] The post Bolt Backs South Africa’s Move to Regulate E-Hail…

South Africa finally regulates Uber and Bolt under a new transport law

When Uber and Bolt entered South Africa, they weren’t brand-new concepts. Both had already proven themselves in other markets. But locally, they first appeared as niche apps for a small group of early adopters willing to try private car rides. But their popularity quickly surged, growing beyond expectations and sparking pushback from traditional taxi associations. Critics, particularly from the minibus taxi industry, began tagging the services a…

Uber And Bolt Cars Must Be Branded Under New Rules In SA

[Image: WikiCommons] The Department of Transport (DoT) has introduced new regulations requiring all Uber, Bolt, and other e-hailing cars to be branded with their company’s logo, install panic buttons linked to 24/7 monitoring centres, and apply for special operating licences. The regulations came into force on 12 September 2025, following the DoT’s gazetting of the National Land Transport Amendment Act. This amendment formally incorporates e-hai…

South Africa regulates Uber, Bolt under new transport law

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Uber and Bolt cars in South Africa must now be branded, the importance of inclusive design in Nigeria, and Yango's introduction of motors in Côte d'Ivoire.