Closed 30 September 2026
The first chapter.
Thank you for being part of it.
The Founding Operator Programme is now closed to new registrations. This page remains available for the operators who joined us at the start. Your agreed benefits continue for your individual benefit period.
New operators join on standard pricing. Existing founding rates remain locked for 6 months from registration.
EXISTING MEMBER BENEFITS
Benefits for our founding members
50% off subscription
Your subscription rate is locked at half price for 6 months from your signup date. Solo: R125/mo instead of R249/mo.
10% commission, not 15%
For your first 6 months, Zula takes a 10% commission on the rates YOU set (vs 15% standard). 5% more of every booking straight to your bank account — without changing what you charge.
Founding Driver badge
A permanent badge on your profile and search results. Even after your founding rates expire, the badge stays — it signals you were here from the start.
PRICING
Founding rates vs standard
Reference rates for existing members only. Founding rates locked for 6 months from your registration date.
HOW IT WORKS
The details
Programme window: The Founding Operator programme closed on 30 September 2026. New signups now receive standard pricing (R249/mo Solo, 15% platform fee).
Rate lock-in: If you signed up during the programme window, your founding rates are locked for 6 months from your registration date. Not from launch — from when you join.
After 6 months: Your subscription transitions to the standard rate with 30 days' notice. The platform fee moves from 10% to 15%. Your Founding Driver badge stays permanently.
Free trial: Existing members keep the trial granted when they registered. Programme closure does not shorten it.
Badge: The Founding Driver badge is permanent. Even after your founding rates expire, the badge stays on your profile and search results. It tells guests you were one of the first professionals on the platform.
Frequently asked questions
When did the Founding Operator Programme close?
30 September 2026. New signups now get standard pricing — R249/mo for Solo, 15% platform fee. Founding operators who joined before close keep their founding rates for their full 6-month lock-in.
When does the founding rate expire?
6 months from your individual signup date. The benefit period starts at registration, not at guest launch.
What happens after 6 months?
Your subscription moves to the standard rate (e.g. Solo: R249/mo) and the platform fee moves from 10% to 15%. You'll get 30 days' notice before the transition. Your Founding Driver badge stays forever.
Can I extend the founding rate?
The founding rate is locked for 6 months and is not extendable. The programme closed on 30 September 2026 and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Is the Founding Driver badge permanent?
Yes. The badge stays on your profile and search results permanently, even after your founding rates expire. It's a mark of being an early, committed professional on the platform.
Can I still join Zula?
Yes. Driver registration remains open on standard plans with a free trial. See the driver page for current pricing.
Ready to welcome guests?
Half-price subscription. 10% commission, not 15%. Permanent badge. Closed 30 September 2026.