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Didi launches in Johannesburg and Pretoria

Tech news 18 August 2021

Ride-hailing app Didi announced that it will launch in three new cities which are Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, and Pretoria on 23 August.

The service launched in Cape Town in early April following a successful pilot in Gqeberha that began on 1 March 2021.

“Didi was launched in South Africa to offer a necessary, high-quality mobility resource to both riders and driver-partners,” said Carina Smith-Allin, Didi’s head of PR and communications for Sub-Saharan Africa.

“The platform promotes income opportunities for drivers, and in a country like ours, where unemployment rates and safety are major concerns, this is not only much-needed but highly valuable.”

Smith-Allin said that Didi puts affordable fares, quick and reliable service, and safety first.

“Didi prides itself on its innovative safety features to benefit users and driving partners, some of which are a first in South Africa,” said Smith-Allin.

Smith-Allin noted that riders can look forward to using features when using the app such as facial recognition for drivers, SOS buttons for riders and drivers linked to the local police, 24/7 support via a dedicated safety hotline, preview information for riders and drivers, and safety training for drivers.

Written by: Gabriella Steyn.

Guzzle Media