A new partnership between TiAuto Investments, SmartOps Fleet and Vodacom South Africa is set to support the rapid growth of South Africa's e-hailing sector, while opening the door to new income opportunities for drivers and investors alike.
At the heart of the initiative is the SmartOps Fleet-Vodacom South Africa e-Hailing Car Investor Programme, which aims to make vehicle ownership more accessible while building a more sustainable and efficient mobility ecosystem. The programme intends to introduce up to 55 000 vehicles over the next 9 to 12 months, creating potential opportunities for as many as 110 000 drivers. Notably, around 66% of the planned fleet will comprise electric vehicles, supporting the country's gradual transition towards cleaner transport solutions.
For TiAuto Investments, the company behind Tiger Wheel & Tyre and Tyres & More, the programme aligns with its longstanding focus on road safety, vehicle reliability and accessible mobility, it states.
As part of the collaboration, TiAuto is working with SmartOps Fleet to develop a tyre management solution designed specifically for fleet operators. Rather than facing unpredictable tyre replacement costs, operators would benefit from a fixed monthly subscription that includes an agreed allocation of tyres and related services throughout a vehicle's lease period.
The approach is intended to improve budgeting, simplify fleet management and reduce one of the most significant operating expenses faced by vehicle owners and operators.
Euro NCAP has changed the way it tests cars. The 2026 protocols, the biggest revision in three years, restructure the assessment around four stages: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection and post-crash care.
Following talks on the industry's economic importance, government and sector leaders gathered at Automechanika Johannesburg to address operational hurdles across the value chain.
Dealerships and dealer groups will recognise several of the themes raised at the Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast, from an ageing vehicle fleet and growing Chinese brands to affordability and finance.
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Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?
George Carlin
Euro NCAP has changed the way it tests cars. The 2026 protocols, the biggest revision in three years, restructure the assessment around four stages: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection and post-crash care.
Following talks on the industry's economic importance, government and sector leaders gathered at Automechanika Johannesburg to address operational hurdles across the value chain.
Dealerships and dealer groups will recognise several of the themes raised at the Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast, from an ageing vehicle fleet and growing Chinese brands to affordability and finance.
