inDrive.Freight is set to expand its operations to additional cities across South Africa to provide new employment avenues, particularly for the country’s youth, amidst ongoing protests fueled by job shortages.
According to Statistics South Africa, numbers of unemployment continues to rise with figures indicating 7.9 million. Te fourth quarter of 2023 results show that the total number of unemployed youth increased by 87,000 to 4.7 million while there was a decrease of 97,000 in the number of employed youth to 5.9 million.
Vincent Lilane, Business Development Representative in Southern Africa for inDrive said, “We are excited to expand inDrive.Freight to new cities across South Africa, providing innovative employment opportunities for the nation’s youth. Our mission is to empower young drivers with the tools and technology they need to succeed in the freight industry. ”
According to Lilane,this expansion not only addresses the urgent need for jobs but also fosters economic growth and stability by leveraging the talent and adaptability of South Africa’s next generation”
Launched in 2024,inDrive is a global mobility and urban services platform. Besides ride-hailing, inDrive provides an expanding list of urban services, including intercity transportation, freight delivery, task assistance and courier delivery. In 2023, inDrive launched New Ventures, a venture and M&A arm.
Since its launch, the platform has seen promising engagement, with over 40% of its drivers falling within the youth demographic .This participation underscores the platform’s impact in involving this vital segment of the population in economic activities.
Further emphasizing the youth’s technological adaptability, data reveals that almost 60% of the deals facilitated through inDrive.Freight have been executed by young drivers. This statistic highlights a generation that is not only ready but also capable of leveraging innovative solutions to build sustainable employment pathways.
The expansion of inDrive.Freight to additional cities in South Africa marks a significant step forward in combating unemployment and promoting economic development.
By focusing on technology-driven solutions and engaging the youth, inDrive.Freight is paving the way for a more inclusive and resilient economy. As the platform continues to grow, it remains dedicated to providing sustainable employment opportunities and driving positive change in the communities it serves.
Currently inDrive operates in 749 cities in 46 countries. Driven by its mission of challenging social injustice, the company is committed to having a positive impact on the lives of one billion people by 2030.