GUEST BOOKINGS ARE OPEN · WESTERN CAPE
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60-day trial · Your rates · Your schedule · 15% commission on completed bookings
60 days free · No subscription fee during your trial · Booking commission applies
Launch Season · Cape Town
Great experiences start with you.
Is your vehicle a fit for Zula?
Zula focuses on premium, chauffeur-driven journeys. Check the examples below before spending time on your application.
Vehicles that qualify
- Sedans: Mercedes C/E/S-Class, BMW 3/5/7 Series, Audi A4/A6.
- SUVs: BMW X5, Mercedes GLC, Range Rover, Toyota Fortuner.
- MPVs: Mercedes V-Class, VW Caravelle, Hyundai Staria.
- Minibuses: Toyota Quantum GL, Mercedes Sprinter.
Vehicles we can't accept
Standard passenger cars: Toyota Starlet, Corolla (excluding Corolla Cross), Yaris, Etios and Avanza; VW Polo, Polo Vivo and Golf; Suzuki Swift; Hyundai i10 and i20; Kia Picanto and Rio; Renault Kwid; and similar cars.
We also can't list classics, vintage vehicles, supercars, exotics, motorcycles, or vehicles that aren't roadworthy.
Your vehicle may serve you and your passengers well. These limits reflect the types of journeys Zula offers, not your care or professionalism as an operator.
No minimum model year. Condition matters more than age. These are examples, not a complete list. Every vehicle needs at least four clear photos and our team's approval before it can go live.
Unsure about your model? Ask us before signing up .
15%
commission on the rate YOU set (10% for eligible existing founding operators)
R0
to start · 60-day free trial
Your rates
you stay in control of your pricing
WHY OPERATORS CHOOSE ZULA
Your business. Your rules.
THE ZULA DIFFERENCE
You set the price. We don't.
No fixed shifts. No dispatcher. No race to the bottom on price. You decide what to charge. Zula takes a 15% commission on what you charge (10% for existing founding operators during their first 6 months) — we never set, suggest, or cap your rates. We give you the platform, the bookings, and the tools — you run the business.
Set your own hourly rate
You decide the rate per vehicle. Guests see your rate before they book — full pricing transparency on your terms, not ours.
Accept what you want
Review every request and accept the trips that work for you.
Guaranteed deposits
Auto-charged on acceptance. Balance settles after the trip.
Build your reputation
Build trust with your profile, vehicle photos and guest reviews.
HOW GUESTS SEE YOU
Your listing, in the guest's hands
When a guest searches, your vehicle shows up as a clean, premium card — your photos, your rate, your rating, and your specialities front and centre. This is exactly what they see before they tap through to book.
- Your vehicle photos lead the card — great photos win more bookings.
- Your hourly rate is shown upfront — the rate you set, no surprises.
- Build your profile with photos, specialities, and guest reviews.
- Your rating and specialities build trust at a glance.
2 vehicles available
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Illustrative preview. Example operators shown.
PRICING
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free for 60 days. Standard pricing for new operators.
Solo
Just you and your vehicle
Standard subscription after your free trial
60 days free
Team
2–5 drivers, one operation
Standard subscription after your free trial
+ R199/extra seat
60 days free
Fleet
6+ drivers, built to scale
Standard subscription after your free trial
+ R149/extra seat
60 days free
Zula takes a 15% commission on the rate YOU charge per completed booking (10% for existing founding operators during their first 6 months). You set 100% of your own pricing. 60 days free · No subscription fee during your trial · Booking commission applies
"On Zula I set my own rates — no algorithm deciding what I'm worth. Zula brings the guests, I run my business — and I'm booked solid through wine season."
James Vermeulen
Wine Country Transfers · Stellenbosch
CLOSED 30 September 2026
Thank you, Founding Operators.
The Founding Operator Programme has closed to new registrations. Existing founding operators keep their agreed rates for their individual 6-month period and their permanent Founding Driver badge.
View programme details →HOW IT WORKS
Three steps to your first booking
Set your rates and create your profile
You decide what to charge per hour, per vehicle. Set duration discounts if you want (e.g. 20% off for 6+ hours). Upload vehicle photos and add your details.
Accept bookings
Review requests and accept the ones that work for your schedule.
Get paid
You're paid the full amount you charged the guest, less Zula's 15% commission (10% for existing founding operators during their first 6 months). Direct to your bank via Paystack T+1 — next business day.
Premium vehicles only — read the operator guide
Zula lists premium sedans, SUVs, MPVs and minibuses — not standard passenger cars (no Corolla, Polo, Golf and similar). The guide covers full vehicle standards, driver rules, booking policies, payments, and what will get you removed. Worth a read before you sign up.
Ready to grow your business?
Join operators in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl already on Zula. Guest bookings are open. Choose a plan and start your free trial.
60 days free · Cancel anytime.