Pre-launch snapshot — honest numbers while Reed opens in selected markets.

Launch markets: SA & ZW

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Commission at launch

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Android first (iOS soon)

Built for everyday travel

Reed live route and trip planning preview
Reed rider pickup coordination preview
Reed driver availability preview

Fast trip requests

Request a ride in seconds across launching cities, then confirm the fare before you go.

Live trip tracking

Follow your driver in real time from dispatch to arrival, and share trip progress with family when you need to.

Cash, PayShap, and wallet

Pay the way that works locally: cash, PayShap, EcoCash where available, or Reed Wallet.

Clear, fair pricing

See transparent fares upfront, negotiate when it helps, and avoid surprise add-ons.

How Reed works

Everyday bookings, family transport, and school rides — one clear flow with live updates and safer handoffs.

Reed booking flow and branded vehicle preview
1

Create your account

Set up your Reed profile once, save your contact details, and stay ready for both everyday bookings and repeat school transport.

2

Book a ride or school run

Choose a one-time trip or build a recurring school plan with pickup address, school route, weekday schedule, and child roster details.

3

Match the right driver

Standard rides go through driver matching, while school runs can be routed to school-certified drivers with dispatch support when needed.

4

Track, verify, and close the trip

Follow the live trip, confirm pickup PIN or guardian handoff for school runs, then pay in-app and keep a clear trip record.

School Runs

School runs, made safer.

  • Set one-time or recurring weekday school transport plans in a clearer booking flow.
  • Manage child details, special notes, and guardian permissions before trips go live.
  • Use pickup PIN and verified guardian handoff steps for safer daily transport.
  • Track route progress and live trip updates with fewer handoff surprises.
  • Match school runs with approved drivers and operational dispatch support when needed.
Drive school runs with Reed
Reed school runs preview

Get Reed on Android

  • iPhone support coming soon
  • 0% commission for drivers at launch
  • School runs with verified drivers
  • Cash, PayShap, EcoCash, and Reed Wallet
  • Live trip tracking and trip sharing
  • Android-first apps for riders and drivers
Riders: Reed Get it on Google Play Android first · iPhone coming soon
QR code to get Reed on Google Play Scan with your Android phone
Drivers: Reed Driver Get it on Google Play Android first · iPhone coming soon
QR code to get Reed Driver on Google Play Scan with your Android phone
Reed rider and driver mobile app preview

Questions riders and drivers ask

Reed is an international ride platform now launching in Southern Africa, starting with South Africa and Zimbabwe. Cities open in phases, so download the Android app or apply to drive to be ready when your area goes live.
Reed is Android-first for now. Get Reed (riders) or Reed Driver from Google Play. iPhone support is coming soon.
Yes. Once a driver accepts, you can follow the trip in the app from pickup through to drop-off.
Riders can pay in cash, by PayShap, with EcoCash where available, or from Reed Wallet. Drivers receive cash and PayShap fares directly.
Apply at reeddriver.com/drive, confirm your email, upload your documents, and wait for approval. Pre-launch applicants can be ready on day one, with 0% commission at launch.
Typically a valid licence (held for at least 2 years), vehicle details and photos, ID, and a clear face photo. South Africa may also require a PrDP where the law asks for one for e-hailing. Exact checks can vary by city.
Yes. Families can plan recurring weekday school transport. Verified drivers can apply for school runs after extra screening.
Use the Contact page, email [email protected], or WhatsApp the Reed support line. Support can help with rider trips, driver applications, and school-run questions.
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Reed Services

Everyday rides, school runs, and verified drivers — now launching in Southern Africa, Android first.

Reed school runs and family transport preview
School Runs

Safer school runs for families

Recurring weekday trips with child details, live tracking, and clearer handoffs — for families in launch markets.

Reed ride booking and live trip tracking preview
Everyday Rides

Everyday rides that stay easy to follow

Request a trip, agree the fare, and track progress from the first tap to arrival.

Reed Driver app and service readiness preview
Drivers

Verified drivers, ready for launch

Document checks, 0% commission at launch, and direct cash or PayShap payments for drivers.

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