The National E-Hailing Federation of South Africa says many Uber, Bolt and InDrive drivers will continue operating during the planned June 30 protest action.
However, NEFSA spokesperson Stella Masagale said some drivers had chosen not to work because of safety concerns.
The planned mass protest is linked to calls against illegal immigration in South Africa.
Masagale told Cape Talk that NEFSA had not encouraged its members to participate in the demonstrations.
“We are, as NEFSA, concerned about the planned marches tomorrow, and yes, we do want to confirm that it is business as usual,” she said.
She said foreign drivers had been urged to carry documents and take extra precautions.
Airports flagged as concern
Masagale said NEFSA had encouraged drivers to avoid certain areas, including Cape Town International Airport and its waiting areas.
She said the organisation was also concerned about OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
In the Western Cape, NEFSA identified Strand, the Helderberg Basin, Lwandle, Gugulethu, Nyanga and Dunoon as areas of concern.
Masagale said Table View and Parklands were also considered high-risk zones.
She said some members avoided Lwandle after a protest in the area on Monday, 29 June 2026.
Some drivers staying home
Masagale said a significant number of drivers were worried about their safety and had decided not to operate.
“There is a significant number of our members who are very concerned. Safety is their priority, so they’d rather basically shut down tomorrow,” she said.
Asked how many e-hailing drivers in South Africa were foreign nationals, Masagale said NEFSA did not have a confirmed figure.
She said internal data suggested about 50% to 60%, but added that Bolt claimed most of its operators were South African.
Platforms asked for answers
Masagale said NEFSA was waiting for clearer data from Uber, Bolt and InDrive.
She said InDrive had seen an influx of foreign drivers and that NEFSA was engaging with the company’s policy head.
She also claimed NEFSA had noticed fraudulent documentation on the InDrive app.
“As for Uber, it’s a matter of communication problems where they’re not really coming to the table and giving us the information that we need to know,” she said.
E-hailing operators are not the only services preparing for possible disruption.
Checkers Sixty60 has warned some users that its grocery delivery service may be unavailable in their areas on Tuesday, 30 June.