On-demand courier and fleet hire e-hailing platform Droppa has partnered with fleet solutions company Elite Truck Hire, to expand its service offerings to meet the national demand of customers and businesses.
Droppa, also referred to as the “Uber for bakkies”, allows patrons and businesses to request a truck or bakkie for multi-purpose logistics, nationwide. The courier company says it has seen an increase in demand for its service, after shifting its business model to respond to the COVID-19 lockdown regulations.
With over 35 years’ experience in the transportation industry, Elite Truck Hire specialises in transporting various types of cargo – from food and beverages, to pharmaceuticals, sanitiser, fertiliser and more. The company services customers from 10 branches nationally, with a fleet of more than 1 300 commercial vehicles.
As part of the partnership, Droppa has integrated its tech platform with Elite’s nationwide truck network, to allow users increased transportation options on its app and Web-based booking platforms. Customers can choose to hire any mode of transport.
Khathutshelo Mufamadi, founder of Droppa, says the partnership will bring Droppa in a position to increase its market share and better defend its territory against competitors.
“Droppa is known in the logistics industry for offering seamless courier and fleet solutions at quick turn-around times. We are very excited to work with Elite. To provide rental and leasing services to our customers is an exciting development for our company.”
Once a Droppa delivery has been booked, the user will be able to track goods throughout the entire journey, from pick-up to drop-off. Droppa says drivers go through a rigorous screening and training process.
Droppa also has a partnership with express parcel and courier business SkyNet Worldwide Express, in a deal that enables the companies to leverage each other’s expertise and allows goods to be delivered at any of the 35 courier hubs countrywide.
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