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Already driving from Joburg to Pretoria? Carry a parcel and earn. Need to send something across town? A commuter is already going your way. Send an envelope from Springs to Heidelberg for R33 — try beating that with a traditional courier.
How it works
Two sides of the same trip. The driver was going there anyway — that's why it's cheap.
For senders
- 1Post your parcel
Pickup, dropoff, size, value. The app shows your price up front. No hidden fees.
- 2Get matched to a commuter
A verified driver who is already going your way accepts the job within minutes.
- 3Track and receive
PIN at pickup, photo proof, PIN at delivery. Recipient gets an SMS with their PIN.
For couriers (commuters)
- 1Verify your ID
Quick selfie + ID check. Once verified, you can accept high-value parcels too.
- 2See jobs along your route
Open the Drive tab or use Trip Search to find parcels near where you're going.
- 3Earn on every trip
Drop the parcel, get paid into your wallet. Cash out to your bank anytime above R50.
How a long-distance hop works
Your parcel travels between commuters who are already heading that way. Each handover is PIN-protected — no PIN, no parcel changes hands.
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Unique 4-digit codes at every checkpoint. Without it, the next courier can't accept the parcel.
Photo proof at every leg. You see exactly where your parcel is, all the way through.
Three ways to hop
Pick urgency. Honest commuter pricing. HopDrop Guarantee built in. The driver was going there anyway — that's why it's cheap.
Standard
The default. A commuter on their way grabs your parcel, drops it at the other end. Same day or next day depending on supply.
- ✓ R1/km for short hops, less for longer
- ✓ Single courier, end-to-end
- ✓ Best for: most parcels, most distances
Same-Day
Verified commuter picks up within an hour and drives straight to drop-off. No detours, no waiting.
- ✓ Picked up within an hour
- ✓ Single courier, end-to-end
- ✓ Best for: gifts, contracts, anything urgent
Relay
Multiple commuters carry it along their daily routes, handing off through partner shops along the way. Cheapest for long-distance.
- ✓ Long-distance becomes affordable
- ✓ Every handover PIN-protected + photo
- ✓ Best for: non-urgent, intercity
What it actually costs (envelope, no declared value):
| Route | Distance | Standard | Same-Day | Relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs → Heidelberg | 33 km | R33 | R49.50 | R28 |
| Joburg → Pretoria | 50 km | R50 | R75 | R42.50 |
| Joburg → Witbank | 120 km | R106 | R159 | R90 |
| Joburg → Bloemfontein | 400 km | R255 | R382.50 | R217 |
Medium boxes: ×1.5. Large parcels (TVs, furniture): ×2.5. Declared value adds a small HopDrop Guarantee reserve (1.5%). Final price always shown in the app before you confirm. The Courier Guy charges you R280 for that envelope to Heidelberg, and they won't let you watch it move on a map.
Built for trust, not vibes
We're putting strangers in cars together. Here's what stops things going sideways.
A pickup PIN you give the courier and a delivery PIN we SMS to your recipient. No PIN, no handover.
Couriers take a photo at pickup and at drop-off. Both go in your job timeline forever.
Every parcel carries our self-funded protection (up to R5,000), scaled to the value you declare. Lost or damaged in transit? We pay out within 7 business days.
Senders rate couriers. Couriers rate senders. Below 4.0 average and you're off the platform.
Common questions
When does HopDrop go live?+
We're running a closed beta with hand-picked senders and couriers right now. Join the waitlist and we'll let you in as we expand corridors.
Which areas are covered?+
We're launching first on the N1 between Johannesburg and Pretoria, then expanding to Cape Town and Durban metros. Sign up and we'll text you when your area opens.
How do I know my parcel is safe?+
Every courier has a verified SA ID, a registered vehicle, and is rated by every sender they deliver for. Each parcel has unique pickup and delivery PINs and photo proof at both ends.
How much can I earn as a courier?+
On a typical 30-km commute (Centurion → Sandton, say), accepting 1-2 parcels a day adds R60-R200 to your day. Couriers driving longer corridors earn more.
How do I get paid?+
Earnings land in your in-app wallet the moment a delivery is confirmed. Cash out to any SA bank account anytime above R50. Or let it grow.
What can't I send?+
No firearms, no live animals, no perishables, no cash. Declared value capped at R20,000 per parcel in v1.
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