# Mercadoo Driver — Built for People, Not Trips

> Built for People, Not Trips (iPhone/iPad app by Erence Holdings Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mercadoo-driver/id6760540072 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Erence Holdings Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858155031)
- Category: Business, Travel
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mercadoo-driver/id6760540072/reviews.md

## What is Mercadoo Driver?

Mercadoo E-Hailing – Platform Description

Mercadoo is a proudly South African, black-owned e-hailing platform designed to put safety, transparency, and driver empowerment at the centre of urban mobility. Built for local realities, Mercadoo connects verified riders with vetted driver partners through a secure, technology-enabled ecosystem that prioritises human oversight, real-time monitoring, and accountable service delivery.

Unlike conventional ride-hailing platforms that rely solely on automated systems, Mercadoo integrates a 24/7 human control room, mandatory in-vehicle safety cameras (supported by performance-based incentives), and ID verification with selfie confirmation protocols for users. Riders can view verified driver details before pickup, and trips are monitored through intelligent risk systems to proactively detect and respond to safety threats.

Mercadoo operates on a partnership model with driver associations, ensuring fair participation, structured benefits, and sustainable earnings. Drivers are treated as valued partners, supported through safety infrastructure, performance incentives, and transparent payout systems.

Our mission is to restore trust in e-hailing by creating a platform where passengers feel secure, drivers feel protected, and communities benefit from a safer, more accountable mobility network.

Mercadoo: Built for the people, not just the trips


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.2 — 2026-08-24

Bug Fixes

### 2.1.1 — 2026-08-18

New supply channel — bicycle couriers are cheaper to onboard and suit short urban deliveries
Growth loop — riders recruit riders, and every referral lands in

### 1.1.7 — 2026-08-12

Bug fixes and performance improvements throughout the app.

### 1.1.6 — 2026-07-31

Support emails section — a new support contact section with tap-to-email functionality.
Removed the "Login as Barber / Salon" option from the login screen (Driver/Bike only now).

### 1.1.5 — 2026-06-30

Schedule rides ahead of time and get reminders before pickup
Chat directly with your driver in the app
Live ride updates so you always know what's happening
See driver name, vehicle and plate before they arrive
New Personal Care, Barber & Salon booking with payment details
Faster, smoother experience and bug fixes

## More apps by Erence Holdings Pty Ltd

- [Mercadoo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mercadoo/id6757261914)
- [Kurhula Estate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kurhula-estate/id6768611315)

All apps by Erence Holdings Pty Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1858155031

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