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Drive with Loop. Earn on your terms
Become an e-hailing driver in Joburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni, the West Rand or the Vaal with an app that treats you fairly. Choose your hours, see your pay on every trip, and cash out when you need to.
- Sign up in 5 minutes
- Reviewed within 24 hours
- Full-time or part-time
- 5 minto sign up in the app
- 24 hoursto review your documents
- ~2 hoursfor cash-outs to reach you
- 100%of rider tips are yours
An e-hailing app that's on the driver's side.
Your time, your fuel and your safety matter. We built Loop so more of your hours online are paid hours.
More riders, less waiting
We help you find where riders are, so more of your time online is paid time.
Earn on the way home
The last drive of the day doesn't have to be an empty one.
Your hours, your rules
Drive full-time, part-time or just on weekends. Fit Loop around your life, not the other way round.
Your time and fuel count
We know the drive to a rider costs you. We take that into account.
Rewards for showing up
Bonuses on top of your trip earnings, and levels that grow with you from Bronze to Gold.
Cash, without the hassle
Take cash trips without driving to drop off cash every day. Your balance is handled for you.
Paid fast
See your payout on every trip and cash out in about 2 hours. Tips are 100% yours.
Safer on the road
Riders are checked too, and you choose whether to take cash trips.
E-hailing driver requirements.
Here's what you need to drive with Loop anywhere in Gauteng. Some of it is our check, and some of it is the law for all e-hailing drivers in South Africa.
You
- A valid SA ID, passport or work permit
- A valid driver's licence
- A Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
- A clear background check
- A smartphone with data and GPS
Your car
- Four doors and seats for four passengers
- Clean, safe and roadworthy
- A valid licence disc
- Your own car, or one you drive with the owner's permission
The law
- An e-hailing operating licence for the car
- E-hailing branding on the car
- A panic button in the car
- Registration on Gauteng's GIPTAS system
Still waiting on your operating licence? Start your Loop sign-up now so you're ready. Our Gauteng operating licence guide explains every step.
How to become a Loop driver in 4 steps.
The whole sign-up happens on your phone. No queues, no office visits.
- 1
Open Loop
Sign in with your phone number and a 6-digit code, then tap Become a Driver.
- 2
Add your details
Tell us about yourself and your car. It takes a few minutes.
- 3
Upload documents
Your ID, a selfie, your driver's licence and your licence disc. Clear photos help us approve you faster.
- 4
Get approved and go
We review your application within 24 hours. Once approved, go online and take your first trip.
How you earn and get paid.
No guessing and no hidden deductions. You see what a trip pays before you take it.
Clear pay per trip
Every trip shows your net payout, after Loop's fee, before you accept. Long pickups are taken into account.
Extra on top
Tips are 100% yours. Bonuses reward you for driving, and your level grows from Bronze to Silver to Gold.
Cash out fast
Request a payout when you need it, and the money arrives within about 2 hours.
Cash trips, made simple
You choose whether to take cash trips. When a rider pays cash, you keep it, and Loop's share becomes a small balance. Card trips pay that balance down automatically, and you can settle the rest online. No daily trips to drop off cash.
Refer and earn
Share your referral code with friends who'd make great drivers or regular riders.
- Payout shown before you accept
- No hidden deductions
- Full earnings history in the app
Safe for the person behind the wheel too.
Drivers face real risks, especially at night and with cash. We take that seriously.
Call 10111 or 112. SOS in the app alerts the Loop support team with your trip and location, but it does not replace emergency services.
Known riders
Every rider signs up with a verified phone number. Group trips need an ID check first.
Rated both ways
You rate every rider, so respect counts on both sides of the car.
Carry less cash
A daily cash limit, and the choice to switch cash trips off completely.
SOS and support
One tap alerts our team with your trip and location. A real team reads every report.
Report unsafe spots
Tell us about places that don't feel safe. Our team reviews every report.
In-app chat
Message riders about the pickup without sharing your personal number.
Everything you need to get started.
How to become an e-hailing driver in South Africa (2026 guide)
A step-by-step guide to becoming an e-hailing driver in South Africa: what you need, what the law asks for, what it costs, and how to sign up with Loop.
Read the guide →E-hailing operating licence in Gauteng: a simple step-by-step guide
Do you need an operating licence to drive for e-hailing in Gauteng? Yes. Here is what it is, the documents you need, the steps, rough costs and how long it takes.
Read the guide →How much do e-hailing drivers earn in South Africa? Work out your real take-home pay
What do e-hailing drivers really earn in South Africa? Learn how to work out your take-home pay after fees, fuel and car costs, with a simple example.
Read the guide →Questions drivers ask us
How much can I earn driving with Loop?
It depends on when and where you drive, and on your costs like fuel. Loop shows your payout on every trip before you accept, so you always know what a trip is worth. Tips and bonuses come on top. How to work out your real take-home pay.
How long does it take to get approved?
Signing up takes under five minutes. Our team reviews your documents within 24 hours and lets you know in the app.
What documents do I need to sign up?
Your ID, a clear selfie, your driver's licence and your car's licence disc. We also run a background check before you can go online.
Do I need an operating licence and a PrDP?
Yes. South African law says e-hailing drivers need a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP), and each car needs an e-hailing operating licence. Our step-by-step licence guide explains how to apply in Gauteng.
Do I need to own the car?
No. You can drive a car that belongs to someone else, as long as you have the owner's permission. Your operating licence application will need a letter from the owner.
When do I get paid?
Request a payout whenever you like, and the money arrives within about 2 hours.
Do I have to take cash trips?
No. You choose whether to accept cash trips. If you do, there are no daily cash drop-offs. Card trips pay down what you owe from cash trips, and you can settle the rest online.
Can I drive part-time?
Yes. Go online when it suits you and go offline when you're done. Many drivers drive around a job, studies or family.
Where can I drive?
Anywhere in Gauteng, from Tshwane to the Vaal. Your operating licence sets the area where you may pick up riders, so drive where your licence allows. See every area.
Can I ride with Loop too?
Yes. One account, two roles. Book rides when you need them and drive when you want to.
Still have a question? Email hello@getloop.co.za with "Driver help" in the subject.
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