A new ride-booking app for South Africa. Coming soon. Meet PING ↗

Fares & payments

Know the fare.
Enjoy the journey.

A clear look at how fares and payment choices are being prepared for the new PING app.

Coming soonBookings are not open yet. This page explains the planned fare structure; your trip fare and available payment options will be shown in the app when services launch.
Your fare, explained
Transport fare
+ R5 booking fee
+ disclosed extras

Your ride category, route, distance and time help determine the transport fare. The app will show the applicable amount before you request.

See the amount before requesting
Review the ride option, capacity and fare. Category minimums and applicable extras will be reflected in your quote.
A clear booking fee
The R5 passenger booking fee is shown as part of your fare. It is included in the total you review.
Changes are explained
Waiting, tolls, added stops or agreed route changes may affect the fare under the rules displayed for your booking.
Your final fare stays visible
Review the final amount and payment status in your trip details. If something looks wrong, contact support with your trip reference.

A simple illustration

One fare.
Clearly shown.

This is an example only. It is not a live quote for a particular route.

Fare itemExample
Transport fareR100.00
Passenger booking feeR5.00
Passenger totalR105.00

This illustration excludes waiting, tolls and other optional or applicable extras. Actual fares depend on the quote shown for your journey.

Payment choices

Choose how
you'll pay.

Cash and card are planned payment options. The choices available for your booking will be displayed in the app at launch.

Cash

Where cash is offered, pay the final amount directly to your Driver and check the payment details for your trip.

Card

Where card is offered, follow the app's payment instructions. Card fare and payment status will appear in your trip details.

Questions about a fare?

Let's take
a closer look.

When PING launches, you will be able to raise a fare question from your trip details or contact support with the trip reference and an explanation.