🚦 Early driver registration open

Drive.
Earn. Repeat.

South Africa's most driver-forward ride-hailing platform is almost here. Be the founding fleet. Limited spots.

✦ Priority onboarding
✦ Launch-week bonus rates
✦ Founding driver badge
2,400+
Drivers registered interest
R850+
Weekly avg earning target
24h
Onboarding turnaround
0
Surge surprises
For drivers

Better pay. Better tech.
Better you.

Built by people who actually listened to drivers. Every feature starts with the question: does this make the driver's day better?

Transparent earnings

Your rate, shown before every trip. No surge surprises, no unexplained deductions. What you see is what you earn.

Tech that works for you

Smart dispatch, no chasing pings. Fewer dead miles, more productive trips, and an app that doesn't fight you.

Safety built in β€” for you too

Panic button, trip monitoring, and a support team made of real humans. Your safety matters as much as the rider's.

Your city. Your hours.

School run or night owl sessions. You set your schedule. Vaai adapts to your life, not the other way around.

Fast onboarding

Priority onboarding for early registrants. No weeks of waiting, no vague timelines. We'll tell you exactly what's next.

Community first

Founding drivers get a direct line to our team, early-access features, and a seat at the table as we grow.

The apps

One platform. Two perspectives.

Whether you're behind the wheel or in the back seat, Vaai is built for both of you.

9:41
Good morning
Simone
Where to?
🏒
Sandton City
14 min Β· 8.2 km
🏠
Home Β· Parkhurst
Saved place
Now
R78+
Safe ✦
R185+
Executive
R320+
For riders
iOS Β· Android
9:41
S
Good morning
Sipho Dlamini
You're online
Accepting trips Β· Sandton
Today's earnings
R 1,842
+R 312 vs. your average
MonWedFriToday
Trips
14
today
Rating
4.96β˜…
lifetime
Online
6.2h
today
Accept
98%
rate
For drivers
iOS Β· Android
For riders

Your ride, your rules.

No one should feel unsafe in a stranger's car. Vaai is built so riders and drivers both go home feeling good about it.

Guardian Mode

Share your live trip with anyone who matters. Real-time GPS, driver details, and a one-tap panic button.

Price you see, price you pay

Upfront fare. No surge nonsense, no mystery fees. Know the cost before you get in.

Drivers you can trust

Every driver on Vaai is verified, DEKRA-checked, and rated. We don't take shortcuts on safety.

Built for SA

Designed for South African cities, data-light by default, and available on iOS and Android from day one.

Riders β€” we're coming your way too.

Drop your email and be first to know when Vaai opens for bookings.

The founding fleet advantage

Every route starts with someone brave enough to go first.

Early drivers shape how Vaai works β€” your feedback builds the platform. You're not just driving, you're co-authoring this.

Claim my founding spot β†’
πŸ… Early driver registration

Be the first.
Register early.

Founding drivers get priority onboarding, launch-week bonus rates, and a direct line to our team. Don't just drive in β€” lead the way.

πŸš€Priority onboarding
πŸ’°Launch-week bonus rates
πŸ…Founding driver badge
πŸ“žDirect line to our team
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First up β€” who are we welcoming?

Don't worry, we won't spam you. Probably.

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Where do you plan to dominate?

Choose your city. Own the streets.

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Got your credentials? Check 'em off.

Tick everything you have. Don't stress if something's missing β€” we'll guide you before launch.

South African Driver's License
Code B, C, EC β€” any valid code
Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
Required to carry passengers commercially
DEKRA Vehicle Assessment
Or equivalent accredited assessment
Valid Roadworthy Certificate
Certificate of roadworthiness from a testing station
Motor Vehicle Insurance
At minimum third-party; comprehensive preferred
Vehicle Registration Papers
In your name or your company's name
Police Clearance Certificate
Issued within the last 6 months
Proof of Address
Utility bill or bank statement β€” not older than 3 months
SARS Tax Number / Income Tax Registration
Required for earnings above the threshold
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Tell us about your ride.

The machine that'll carry your passengers. Give us the broad strokes.

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The real talk.

How long have you been behind the wheel? And is this a side hustle or a full send?

Currently driving for another platform?
Uber, Bolt, inDriver, etc.
🏁

Last one, we promise.

When do you like to drive, and how did you find us?

Early bird
5am – 9am
Day shift
9am – 5pm
Evening
5pm – 10pm
Night owl
10pm – 5am
Weekends only
Sat & Sun

No commitment required. We'll be in touch before launch with everything you need.