FOUNDING OPERATOR PROGRAMME — CLOSES 31 AUGUST 2026
Join South Africa's marketplace for professional drivers
60-day trial · 50% off subscription for 6 months · 10% commission on your rates · Permanent Founding Driver badge
60 days free · Not charged until trial ends · Early adopter pricing locked for 6 months
15%
commission on the rate YOU set (10% founding)
R0
to start · 60-day free trial
6 months
founding rates locked in
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 founding operators) — 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. Enable Instant Book when you want automation.
Guaranteed deposits
Auto-charged on acceptance. Balance settles after the trip.
Build your reputation
Reviews, Zula Verified badge, Founding Driver for early operators.
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.
- Turn on Instant Book to earn a badge that helps you stand out.
- 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. Early adopter pricing locked for 6 months.
Solo
Just you and your vehicle
R249/mo — Founding rate · locked for 6 months
60 days free
Team
2–5 drivers, one operation
R499/mo — Founding rate · locked for 6 months
+ R100/extra seat (normally R199)
60 days free
Fleet
6+ drivers, built to scale
R899/mo — Founding rate · locked for 6 months
+ R75/extra seat (normally R149)
60 days free
Zula takes a 15% commission on the rate YOU charge per completed booking (10% for founding operators). You set 100% of your own pricing. 60 days free · Not charged until trial ends · Early adopter pricing locked for 6 months
"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
Closes 31 August 2026
Founding Operator Programme
The first operators on Zula get locked-in rates that won't come back. Once the window closes, it's standard pricing for everyone.
50%
Off subscription
10%
Our commission (vs 15% standard)
60
Day free trial
∞
Permanent badge
60-day free trial for operators registering before 30 June 2026. After that, all new registrations get a 30-day free trial. Card captured during onboarding (R5 verification hold, auto-refunded). You're not charged until the trial ends.
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 founding operators). 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. Founding rates close 31 August.
60 days free · Cancel anytime.