Top 5 Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps in South Africa Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the carpooling and ridesharing app market in South Africa showed varying performance trends across the top five applications, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Bolt: Request a Ride saw a dynamic pattern in weekly downloads, starting at around 100K in early July and experiencing a peak of approximately 122K by the end of September. The app maintained a robust weekly active user base, fluctuating between 560K and 640K throughout the quarter.

Uber - Request a ride witnessed consistent weekly downloads, beginning with 33K and culminating at about 62K by the quarter's close. The app also retained a substantial number of weekly active users, ranging from 440K to nearly 480K.

inDrive. Save on city rides experienced moderate weekly download fluctuations, ranging from 22K to 39K. Active users showed a gradual increase, starting at 223K and climbing to approximately 238K by the end of September.

Uber - Driver: Drive & Deliver maintained a steady download rate, hovering around 6K to 7K weekly. The app's active user numbers remained stable, fluctuating slightly between 53K and 57K over the quarter.

Yassir displayed a significant upward trend in weekly downloads, starting modestly at 118 in early July and reaching over 9K by the end of September. Active users mirrored this growth, beginning at 353 and surging to approximately 12.6K.

These trends provide valuable insights into the competitive landscape of carpooling and ridesharing apps in South Africa. For more detailed data and insights, visit Sensor Tower.