Harare Mayor Tells E-Hailing Drivers to Accept Revenue Share

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume argues that inDrive drivers should accept sharing income with the City Council as it contemplates a new e-hailing bylaw, according to New Zimbabwe. The proposed regulations aim to formalize the sector but have sparked tension between drivers and municipal police, with drivers accusing the council of extortion. The bylaw, which is expected to be tabled before the council soon, would require e-hailing companies to pay a percentage of their earnings to the city, according to New Zimbabwe. Drivers complain that they are being penalized despite operating as registered transport providers, while the council seeks to generate revenue from the growing e-hailing market. Mafume stated that the bylaw will bring order and ensure fair competition, and that drivers should not mind sharing income, as reported by New Zimbabwe. This dispute highlights the clash between informal transport operators and municipal revenue-seeking strategies, with implications for urban mobility and governance in Harare.