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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!

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A white electric car is plugged in for charging, close-up view of the charging port.
tcr | October 22

EVs Are Coming, But for Now, Carpooling Still Wins in South Africa

The EV Revolution Is Building Momentum South Africa’s transport landscape is[…]

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A New York City yellow taxi speeds through urban streets, capturing the bustle of city life.
tcr | October 20

Mobility Month 2025 Shows Single-Occupant Cars Rule the Roads: Here’s How You Can Opt Out

During Mobility Month 2025, the Western Cape Department of Mobility highlighted[…]

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Wild Coast rugged coastline with traditional rondavels and ocean views showing affordable adventure destination
tcr | September 28

Adventure Travel Is Booming – But Transport Costs Are Killing Dreams

South Africa’s adventure travel market is exploding in 2025, with travelers[…]

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Santaco will continue with its strike in the Western Cape until Wednesday after talks aimed at resolving the taxi strike collapsed. File picture: GALLO IMAGES/ ER LOMBARD
tcr | September 24

Safe Transport: South Africa’s Biggest Challenge Yet

Breaking: Cape Town Shuts Down Taxi Routes Amid Deadly Violence Cape[…]

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Safe carpooling alternatives amid South African transport challenges thanks to Crab a Ride lift club
tcr | September 23

Taxi Violence Shuts Down Transport, South Africans Turn to Carpooling

The Reality That’s Gripping Cape Town’s Transport Network This week, the[…]

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