SheRyde Partnerships
Our ecosystem is built on strategic partnerships that strengthen safety, economic empowerment, digital inclusion, and mobility for women across South Africa. Each partner contributes to a safer, more connected, and more dignified transportation experience.
Live Easy (Affordable Urban Housing Partner)
What They Do:
Live Easy is one of South Africa’s most innovative providers of secure, affordable rental housing. They develop professionally managed buildings with 24/7 security, modern amenities, Wi-Fi workspaces, gyms, laundromats, green spaces, and convenient access to transport nodes.
They operate multiple buildings across Johannesburg and Pretoria, serving young professionals and providing safe, well-managed urban living spaces.
Why SheRyde Partnered with Live Easy:
- Their housing model directly supports young women seeking safe, accessible living close to work and transport.
- Many SheRyde riders and drivers live in high-density areas where Live Easy operates, making it easier to integrate safety programs, transport support, and community outreach.
- Both brands share a mission to empower underserved communities, especially young urban workers.
GES – Gauteng E-Hailing Services
What They Do:
GES represents Gauteng’s e-hailing operators and public transport service providers across all four regions of the province. They advocate for industry formalisation, safety, accountability, and unity among drivers.
GES also works alongside government bodies to reduce criminality, improve regulation, and protect both drivers and passengers
Why SheRyde Partnered with GES:
- To collaborate on driver safety, compliance, and best-practice standards in Gauteng.
- To support the movement toward formalised, unified, and accountable e-hailing operations.
- To amplify SheRyde’s mission of building a safer ride environment for women by working with the province’s largest e-hailing stakeholder body.
Casi - SheRyde SOS Safety Technology Partner
What They Do:
Casi provides advanced real-time emergency response technology. Their platform enables instant SOS activation, rapid escalation to monitoring teams, and secure communication during critical moments. Casi specializes in smart safety tools designed for mobility, public safety, and high-risk environments.
Why SheRyde Partnered with Casi:
- To power the SheRyde SOS button with fast, reliable emergency technology
- To ensure riders and drivers receive immediate support when help is needed
- To integrate secure, always-on safety tools directly into the SheRyde experience
Smartphones For All - Digital Inclusion & Driver Enablement Partner
What They Do:
Smartphones for All is MTN South Africa’s partner in a national initiative that provides affordable 4G smartphones to underserved communities, with devices available from as little as R99.
The programme runs from 2025 to 2026 and ensures that low-income users are not excluded as South Africa transitions to 4G and 5G networks.
Why SheRyde Partnered with Smartphones for All
- To ensure all riders and drivers have access to smartphones essential for safety features, bookings, and navigation.
- To lower barriers for women entering the e-hailing workforce.
- To support digital inclusion for young women, mothers, students, and new
workers who depend on affordable connectivity.
Impact for SheRyde
This partnership will see SheRyde become a pre-loaded app on over one million devices, contributing to a national rollout targeting 1.2 million South Africans by
2026 – a major milestone that expands our visibility, accessibility, and impact.
Why These Partnerships Matter
Together, these partners strengthen SheRyde’s four core pillars:
1. Safety & Protection
(GES, Women for Change, Vodacom)
2. Economic Opportunity for Women
(Live Easy, Smartphones for All)
3. Community Empowerment & Mobility Equality
(All partners)
4. Technology-Driven Inclusion
(Smartphones for All)
These partnerships reflect SheRyde’s commitment to building South Africa’s safest, most inclusive, and most empowering mobility ecosystem.