Top Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps on Android in South Africa, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the carpooling and ridesharing app market in South Africa showed significant activity across various platforms. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top five apps on the Android platform, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Bolt: Request a Ride experienced a fluctuating but generally upward trend in downloads. Starting the quarter at around 47K downloads, it saw a dip in mid-July but rebounded to reach approximately 55K by the end of September. Weekly active users for Bolt rose from 2.8M at the beginning to about 3.2M by the end of the quarter, indicating a consistent user engagement.

inDrive. Rides with fair fares maintained a steady download rate throughout the quarter, starting at 29K and closing at 28K in late September. The app's active user base grew notably from 433K to nearly 495K, showing robust engagement in this period.

Uber - Request a ride saw its downloads peak in late September at about 29K, up from 28K at the start of the quarter. The app's active users increased from 1.3M to over 1.5M, reflecting strong user retention and growth.

Uber - Driver: Drive & Deliver showed a moderate increase in downloads, from roughly 9.1K to 10.5K by the end of the quarter. Active users also saw a slight uptick, growing from 53K to 59K, indicating steady interest and participation from drivers.

maxim — order a taxi & food observed a gradual increase in downloads, starting at 6.2K and climbing to 7.8K. The active user count rose from 29K to 37K, showcasing a significant rise in user engagement over the quarter.

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