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Welcome to the CrabaRide Blog: Your Guide to Safe And Easy Carpool & Travel in Africa

What is Crab a Ride?

CrabaRide is South Africa’s biggest lift club —right on WhatsApp.
Booking is free; we verify all users IDs for safety, and you pay the driver directly

Find a lift now on WhatsApp at 07136738315 or via crabaride.co.za/rides

Why read the Crab a Ride blog?

Explore expert advice, stories, and insights about safe carpool and transport in South Africa. Discover how innovative ride sharing with CrabaRide can help you save money, cut your carbon footprint, and travel with trusted drivers and real communities.

Here you’ll find helpful how-tos, community stories, updates on transport news, taxis, lift clubs, destination features, week end gateaways, transport to festivals, eco-friendly travel tips, and more!

We’re passionate about making South African transport safer and easier. Have a tip, story, or question? Reach out via our contact page—we love hearing from our riders!

Bookmark this blog for the latest updates, or follow us on social media for more carpooling inspiration!

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