AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps in South Africa: Q2 2025
Explore the performance trends of top carpooling and ridesharing apps in South Africa during Q2 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.
In the second quarter of 2025, the carpooling and ridesharing app market in South Africa showcased varied trends across top applications. According to Sensor Tower data, these apps demonstrated unique patterns in weekly downloads and active users.
Bolt: Request a Ride maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 42K and 87K, peaking at the end of March. Active users saw a general decline from approximately 3.9M to 3.4M by the end of June.
Uber - Request a ride had a stable download rate, ranging from 27K to 44K weekly. Active users experienced a slight decrease from over 2M to about 1.7M throughout the quarter.
inDrive. Save on city rides remained consistent in downloads, with numbers hovering between 26K and 44K. The app's active users saw a decline from 515K to approximately 388K by the quarter's end.
Uber - Driver: Drive & Deliver witnessed a steady download pattern, ranging from 8K to 11K. Active user numbers increased slightly from 69K to 76K over the quarter.
Yassir saw its downloads vary between 1.4K and 11K, with a notable spike at the start of the quarter. The app's active users grew from 25K to 18K by the end of June.
These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the ridesharing market in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.
