Your Ride, Your Price
The first SA-built ride-sharing app where you set the fare. Combining the reliability of Uber, affordability of Bolt, and freedom of InDrive — made for Mzansi.
How Nqwelo Works
Getting a ride has never been easier — or fairer. Four simple steps to your destination.
Request a Ride
Enter your pickup and drop-off location anywhere in South Africa — from Sandton to Soweto, Cape Town to Durban.
Set Your Price
See the suggested fare or set your own. You're in control — drivers can accept or counter-offer. Fair for everyone.
Get Matched
A nearby verified driver accepts your ride. See their name, car, rating, and track their arrival in real-time.
Ride Safely
Enjoy your trip with real-time tracking, trip sharing, and SOS emergency features. Pay with cash, card, or SnapScan.
Three Apps, One Nqwelo
We studied what makes Uber, Bolt, and InDrive great — then built something even better for South Africa.
Reliability of Uber
On-demand rides you can count on
On-Demand Rides
Request a ride anytime, anywhere in SA. Drivers are always nearby and ready.
Driver Ratings
Rate every ride. Only top-rated drivers stay on the platform. Quality guaranteed.
Live Trip Tracking
See your driver's location in real-time. Share your trip with loved ones for peace of mind.
Affordability of Bolt
Rides that fit your pocket
SA Market Pricing
Built for South African budgets. Competitive rates that undercut the competition.
Cash Payments
No bank account? No problem. Pay with cash — just like a regular taxi, but safer.
No Surge Pricing
Fair prices even during peak hours. No hidden fees or surprise charges.
Freedom of InDrive
You name the price — drivers decide
Price Negotiation
Game ChangerSuggest your fare. Drivers can accept or counter-offer. It's a marketplace, not a monopoly.
Transparent Pricing
See the distance, suggested fare, and what others are paying. Full transparency.
Driver Choice
Drivers aren't forced to accept. Happy drivers give better rides. Everyone wins.
Built for Mzansi
SnapScan & Zapper
🇿🇦 SA OnlyPay the way SA pays. Cash, card, SnapScan, Zapper — all supported.
Load Shedding Routing
Mzansi InnovationOur AI avoids dark intersections and areas without traffic lights during load shedding.
Township & Rural Coverage
We map township streets and rural routes that others ignore. Every community matters.
SAPS SOS Button
One tap to alert SAPS and your emergency contacts with your exact GPS location.
Female Driver Option
Request a female driver for a more comfortable ride. Safety & comfort first.
Multi-Language
Use Nqwelo in English, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, or Sesotho. Your language, your app.
Try the Nqwelo Experience
Click through our mock booking flow. This is what the app feels like.
Where are you going?
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Ride with Confidence
South African roads demand South African safety solutions. Nqwelo is built from the ground up with your safety at the core — integrated with SAPS, emergency services, and smart technology.
Emergency SOS
Hold for 3 seconds to activate
SOS Emergency Button
One tap silently alerts SAPS and shares your GPS coordinates with your emergency contacts.
Real-Time Trip Sharing
Share your live trip with family or friends via WhatsApp, SMS, or in-app. They see your route in real-time.
Driver Verification
Every driver passes ID verification, criminal record checks, and vehicle safety inspections before joining Nqwelo.
Emergency Contacts
Add trusted contacts. They're one tap away during any ride and automatically notified if SOS is triggered.
SAPS Proximity Alerts
Our system knows the nearest SAPS station on every route. Help is always close.
Trip Recording
Optional audio recording during trips for dispute resolution. Encrypted and only accessible through official requests.
Become a Nqwelo Driver
Join thousands of South African drivers earning on their own terms. No bosses, no fixed hours, no limits.
🧮 Earnings Calculator
Estimated monthly earnings
~R3,400/week · Based on R85/hr avg
Requirements
- Valid South African driver's license
- Vehicle not older than 2015
- Clear criminal record check
- Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
- Roadworthy certificate
- Comprehensive vehicle insurance
- Smartphone with data connection
Flexible Hours
Drive when you want. Morning, night, weekends — you decide.
Weekly Payouts
Get paid every week directly to your bank account. No waiting.
Fuel Rewards
Earn fuel discounts with our Shell and Engen partnerships.
Free Insurance
Complimentary passenger liability insurance while driving.
Support 24/7
Driver support team available around the clock via app or call.
Earn More
Keep up to 85% of every fare. The highest cut in SA.
Sign Up to Drive
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service and Driver Agreement.
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Loved by Riders & Drivers
“I used to argue with Uber about surge pricing. With Nqwelo, I set my own price. My daily commute from Soweto to Sandton went from R120 to R65. Absolute game changer!”
“The load shedding routing actually works. Got rerouted around three dark intersections on my way home. No other app does this. Nqwelo understands South Africa.”
“As a woman, the female driver option gives me so much peace of mind for late-night rides. Plus I can pay with SnapScan — no cash needed. Love this app!”
“I drive for Nqwelo part-time and already earning more than I did full-time at Bolt. The 85% fare cut is unbeatable. Plus drivers get respect here — we choose our rides.”
Ready to Ride Different?
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