Top 5 Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps on Android in South Africa Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the carpooling and ridesharing app market in South Africa featured significant activity among the top players. Based on data from Sensor Tower, here's an overview of how the leading apps performed in terms of downloads and active users.

Bolt: Request a Ride saw weekly downloads fluctuate throughout the quarter, starting at around 71K and dropping to 47K by the end of June. Active users began at approximately 3.3M, dipped to 2.5M mid-quarter, and then climbed back to 2.9M by the end of June.

inDrive. Rides with fair fares experienced a more stable download pattern, starting at 35K and ending at 30K. The app's active user base started at 385K, decreased to 280K by mid-June, and then rose slightly to 329K by the end of the quarter.

Uber - Request a ride had a consistent download rate, beginning at 32K and closing the quarter at 28K. Active users saw a slight decline from 1.6M to 1.3M, with some fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Uber - Driver: Drive & Deliver had a modest download volume, starting at 10K and ending at about 9K. Active users increased from 51K to 58K, showing a consistent upward trend.

Yassir - Ride, Eat & Shop experienced a varied download pattern, with numbers starting at 10K, dipping to around 1.2K, and ending at 3.6K. Active users showed a similar fluctuation, starting at 25K, dropping to 11K, and recovering to 17K by the end of June.

These trends reflect the dynamic nature of the ridesharing market in South Africa. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.