Gig work surges as South Africa’s e-hailing sector scales up

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South Africa’s ride-hailing sector has become a major source of flexible work and digital economic activity. Uber, Bolt, and inDrive each point to large numbers of driver and courier opportunities, along with spending that flows into fuel, financing, insurance, maintenance, and other related services. The article also highlights continued demand growth, expansion into townships and secondary cities, and planned investments in electric vehicles and delivery services. Regulatory uncertainty, licensing delays, safety concerns, and infrastructure gaps remain the biggest constraints on future growth.

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