CLOSES 31 AUGUST 2026
Join as a
Founding Operator
Be one of the first operators on Zula. Half-price subscription for 6 months, our commission drops from 15% to 10% on the rates you set, and a permanent Founding Driver badge stays on your profile forever.
60 days free · Founding rates locked for 6 months · Programme closes 31 August
WHAT YOU GET
Three reasons to join now
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
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. Founding rates locked for 6 months from your registration date.
HOW IT WORKS
The details
Programme window: The Founding Operator programme closes 31 August 2026. After that date, new signups get standard pricing (R249/mo Solo, 15% platform fee). Sign up before 30 June 2026 to get a 60-day free trial instead of 30 days.
Rate lock-in: If you sign 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: 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.
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 does the Founding Operator programme close?
31 August 2026. After this date, new signups 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. If you join on 15 June, your founding rates run until 15 December.
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 itself closes 31 August 2026. Any extension would be announced separately.
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.
Do I need to pay to start?
No. 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.
Join as a Founding Operator
Half-price subscription. 10% commission, not 15%. Permanent badge. Closes 31 August 2026.
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