Government says ride-hailing services including InDrive and Bolt provide “dignified, affordable and convenient” transport, and it supports their continued operation for a limited period. The announcement comes as regulators grant the platforms a five-month moratorium.
The reprieve is intended to give authorities time to engage relevant stakeholders. It follows a separate push by Harare City Council to seek a share of revenues or regulatory benefits tied to e-hailing services, highlighting tensions between city authorities and national-level decisions. While the government frames the services as a public benefit, the council’s position points to ongoing disputes over licensing, fees, and how local authorities should participate in the sector. The outlets agree on the government’s positive assessment and the existence of the five-month pause, though they focus mainly on different aspects of the dispute and its timing.
