Share the ride.
Share the cost.
AfriBUD connects drivers with empty seats to riders heading the same way. Drivers recover fuel and toll costs. Riders get affordable, verified transport. A fixed R5 platform fee — no surge, no commission, fully legal.
Built for South African roads
Every feature is designed around the National Land Transport Act — legal carpooling that benefits drivers and riders equally.
NLTA-Compliant Fares
Every fare follows the National Land Transport Act cost-recovery formula. Drivers share fuel + toll costs — never profit. Capped at R2000 per seat.
Fixed R5 Platform Fee
We charge a flat R5 booking fee per ride. No percentage commission, no surge pricing, no hidden charges. The driver gets 100% of their cost share.
Verified Drivers & Riders
Every driver submits ID, licence, vehicle registration, and insurance. Manual admin review before approval. Riders see verification badges.
Paystack-Powered Payments
The R5 platform fee is paid via Paystack — South Africa’s trusted payment processor. Driver cost-share is paid directly (cash or EFT).
Google Sign-In
Sign in with your Google account. AfriBUD verifies the Google ID token server-side and keeps a secure session on your device.
In-App Chat & Safety
Riders and drivers can chat before the ride. SOS button, live location sharing, and emergency contacts keep every trip safe.
Trust & Safety
Travel with people you can trust
Verification before the trip, protection during it, accountability after it.
Manual driver verification
SA ID, driver’s licence, vehicle registration and insurance are reviewed by a human admin before any ride can be offered.
SOS + live location
One-tap SOS alerts emergency contacts and support, with live trip sharing from pickup to drop-off.
Ratings that mean something
Two-way ratings after every ride. Punctual, safe, friendly — trust is earned trip by trip.
Separate, honest money
Cost-share goes to the driver offline. The platform fee goes through Paystack. Never merged, never a percentage.
Two ways to ride
For Drivers
- ✓Offer seats on your regular route
- ✓Recover fuel + toll costs (legally)
- ✓Approve or decline booking requests
- ✓Get paid directly by riders (cash/EFT)
- ✓Pay only R5 platform fee per booking
For Riders
- ✓Search rides by route and date
- ✓Book seats on verified drivers' rides
- ✓See fare breakdown before booking
- ✓Pay R5 platform fee via Paystack
- ✓Chat with driver before departure
Ready to share the ride?
Download AfriBUD on iOS or Android. Sign in with your Google account — no password needed.