Jumpin Rides operates a carpooling marketplace targeting long- and short-distance commuters in Cape Town and Johannesburg, matching drivers with empty seats to passengers. Launched in 2016 by Pauline du Paty with Antoine Paillusseau and Romain Diaz, the startup says it has more than 10,000 users. The pre-revenue company generates income by charging an undisclosed booking fee to users and enforces rider safety via a user verification process. Management plans to use the new funding to integrate new functionalities, launch mobile apps, increase marketing, and explore expansion into other African markets. The founders cite BlaBlaCar as an inspiration and say a major challenge is educating South Africans to adopt carpooling as an alternative mode of transport. The team aims to make travel easier, safer, and more affordable while growing adoption across the region.

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Jul 2018