Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms & Conditions apply to all airport transfers, private charters and other transport services provided by U-Go Airport Transfers & Charters (“U-Go”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

By requesting, booking or using our services, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not proceed with a booking or use our services.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms & Conditions:

  • Customer means the person making or arranging a booking.
  • Passenger means any person travelling in the vehicle.
  • Booking means a request for transport accepted and confirmed by U-Go.
  • Transfer means a pre-booked private journey between the agreed pickup and drop-off locations.
  • Fare means the amount quoted by U-Go for the agreed service.
  • Driver means the person assigned by U-Go to operate the vehicle for the journey.

3. Our Services

U-Go provides private, pre-booked airport transfers, private journeys and charters, primarily in the Garden Route.

  • All transfers are private. We do not offer shared rides or sell individual passenger seats.
  • The quoted fare is for the vehicle and agreed journey, not a per-person or per-seat charge.
  • Our vehicles are Toyota Rumion SX seven-seater vehicles. The seven seats include the driver, leaving a maximum of six passenger seats.
  • Passenger numbers and luggage must fit safely and comfortably within the vehicle.
  • All services are subject to vehicle and driver availability.

4. Enquiries and Booking Information

Customers must provide accurate and complete information when requesting a quotation or making a booking.

This includes, where applicable:

  • Lead passenger's full name and contact number.
  • Number of passengers.
  • Luggage quantity and approximate size.
  • Flight number, originating airport, arrival date and scheduled arrival time.
  • Pickup and drop-off addresses or locations.
  • Child-seat requirements and any other special assistance needs.
  • Details for each journey where a return transfer is requested.

U-Go may request additional information where reasonably necessary to assess availability, vehicle suitability, pricing or the arrangements for the journey.

Customers are responsible for checking that the information supplied is correct. Incorrect or incomplete information, particularly concerning passenger numbers, luggage or flight details, may affect the service that can be provided.

5. Quotations, Fares and Seasonal Pricing

All quotations are based on the journey details supplied by the customer.

  • Fares are quoted per vehicle for the agreed journey, rather than per passenger or seat.
  • The quoted fare assumes that the stated passengers and luggage can be accommodated safely and comfortably.
  • Standard fares may vary according to the journey, date and service requested.
  • Seasonal and peak-period pricing may apply during busy periods, including Easter, Christmas, New Year and other periods of high demand.
  • The exact fare applicable to a requested travel date will be confirmed when the customer enquires.
  • A return transfer is priced as two separate journeys. Each leg is charged at the applicable fare for its own travel date.
  • Any exceptional surcharge, such as one relating to an unusually early pickup, will be assessed and communicated when the quotation is provided.

A quotation is not a confirmed booking and does not guarantee that the requested vehicle or time slot will remain available.

6. Booking Confirmation and Payment

Full payment is required before a booking is confirmed. U-Go does not accept deposits as confirmation of a booking.

Payment may be made by:

  • Electronic funds transfer (EFT); or
  • Secure card payment link supplied by U-Go.

A booking is confirmed only once the required full payment has been received by U-Go.

Until payment is received and confirmation has been issued, the requested journey remains subject to availability. Accepting a quotation or indicating an intention to pay does not, by itself, secure the booking.

Following receipt of payment, U-Go will send booking confirmation and the relevant journey arrangements, normally by WhatsApp.

7. Changes to Bookings

Customers should notify U-Go as soon as possible if they need to change a confirmed booking.

  • Changes to pickup times, travel dates or flight details may be accommodated where operationally possible.
  • Changes are subject to driver and vehicle availability.
  • A change that moves the booking into a different seasonal or peak-pricing period may result in a revised fare.
  • A change is not confirmed until U-Go has accepted the revised arrangements.

U-Go will communicate any revised fare or arrangements before proceeding with a change.

8. Cancellations and Refunds

The cancellation and refund policy depends on how far in advance the original booking was made.

8.1 Bookings made more than 72 hours before travel

For a booking made more than 72 hours before its scheduled travel time:

  • If the customer cancels more than 48 hours before the scheduled travel time, a refund of 50% of the amount paid will be made.
  • If the customer cancels within 48 hours of the scheduled travel time, no refund will be made.

8.2 Bookings made 72 hours or less before travel

A booking made 72 hours or less before its scheduled travel time is non-refundable if cancelled by the customer.

This applies to short-notice, same-day and on-demand bookings, including where the customer cancels shortly after making the booking.

8.3 Cancellation notification

Customers must notify U-Go directly if they wish to cancel a booking. The applicable cancellation period is measured against the scheduled travel time, not the time at which the customer sends a payment or booking enquiry.

9. Airport Arrivals and Collection

For airport transfers, customers must provide accurate flight details and keep their mobile phones switched on and accessible after landing.

U-Go monitors flight information and coordinates collection with the passenger. Once the aircraft has landed, the passenger should contact the assigned driver when they have collected their luggage and are ready for pickup, following the arrival instructions supplied by U-Go.

The driver will meet the passenger at the agreed airport collection point and assist with luggage.

Customers should allow sufficient time for disembarkation, immigration or other arrival formalities where applicable, and baggage collection.

10. Flight Delays and Waiting

U-Go monitors flight information and will make reasonable efforts to adjust collection arrangements when a flight is delayed or arrives earlier than scheduled.

  • A flight delay of more than 30 minutes does not automatically mean that the transfer will be rescheduled.
  • U-Go will assess whether the assigned driver and vehicle can accommodate the revised arrival time without disrupting other confirmed journeys.
  • Where possible, U-Go may arrange an alternative driver or vehicle if the original arrangement cannot be maintained.
  • U-Go will communicate revised arrangements to the passenger as soon as reasonably possible.

Flight delays, traffic conditions and other operational circumstances may affect collection times. Unlimited waiting cannot be guaranteed.

11. Passenger and Luggage Capacity

Our Toyota Rumion SX vehicles have seven seats, including the driver, and can therefore carry a maximum of six passengers.

The amount of luggage that can be carried depends on the number of passengers and the size, shape and quantity of their bags.

Customers must disclose their passenger numbers and luggage requirements when requesting a quotation. Ordinary airline suitcases are assumed unless otherwise stated.

Five or six passengers may only be accommodated where luggage is limited. Four passengers or fewer will generally allow more practical luggage capacity.

U-Go reserves the right to assess whether the stated passenger and luggage combination can be carried safely and comfortably. If the information supplied is inaccurate or luggage is substantially larger or more numerous than disclosed, U-Go cannot guarantee that everything will fit.

12. Child Seats

U-Go can provide up to two infant or toddler car seats per transfer, at no additional charge, subject to availability.

  • Child seats must be requested when making the booking.
  • The child's age and relevant seating requirements must be supplied in advance.
  • Availability must be confirmed by U-Go.
  • Booster seats are not currently provided.

Customers must not assume that a child seat will be available unless it has been requested and confirmed in advance.

13. Journey Arrangements, Stops and Drop-Off

Transfers are arranged as direct journeys between the agreed pickup and drop-off locations.

  • The quoted service includes transport to the agreed destination.
  • Additional stops, shopping trips, diversions or alternative routes are not standard inclusions.
  • A brief passenger-requested stop may be accommodated at the driver's discretion, subject to time, safety and operational requirements.
  • Additional stops or changes to the agreed destination are not guaranteed and may require a revised quotation or arrangement.

Customers must ensure that U-Go has the correct destination address before the journey begins.

14. Luggage Assistance and Vehicle Facilities

Driver assistance with loading and unloading passenger luggage is included in the transfer service.

Our vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and offer passenger comfort features such as bottled water and USB charging connections. Wi-Fi may be available on request but is not guaranteed on every journey.

Passengers are responsible for their personal belongings and must ensure that all belongings are collected when leaving the vehicle.

15. Passenger Conduct and Safety

Passengers must behave respectfully towards the driver, other passengers and the vehicle.

Passengers must:

  • Follow reasonable safety instructions given by the driver.
  • Wear seat belts while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Avoid behaviour that could distract the driver or compromise safety.
  • Not damage the vehicle or interfere with its equipment.
  • Not engage in unlawful, threatening, abusive or unsafe conduct.

The driver may refuse to continue a journey or may take appropriate action where passenger conduct creates a safety risk, causes serious disruption or makes it unreasonable to continue providing the service.

16. No-Shows

A passenger may be treated as a no-show where U-Go has made reasonable efforts to contact and locate the passenger but cannot find them at the agreed airport collection point or pickup location.

For airport collections, reasonable efforts may include WhatsApp messages, telephone calls and the driver physically entering the arrivals area to search for the passenger.

A passenger who is present and contactable but is still completing normal arrival formalities or collecting luggage will not automatically be treated as a no-show.

No refunds are provided for confirmed bookings where the passenger is a no-show.

17. Breakdowns, Accidents and Unexpected Incidents

If a mechanical problem or other unexpected incident prevents a journey from continuing, U-Go will make reasonable efforts to arrange a replacement vehicle or alternative transport where possible.

U-Go will communicate with affected passengers and manage alternative arrangements as circumstances allow.

Breakdowns, accidents, emergency-service activity, road closures and other incidents may cause delays or disruption. The availability and timing of replacement arrangements cannot be guaranteed.

18. Journey Times and Delays

Any journey duration or arrival time supplied by U-Go is an estimate based on expected road and traffic conditions.

Traffic congestion, accidents, roadworks, weather, road closures, public-authority instructions and other unforeseen circumstances may increase journey times.

U-Go will make reasonable efforts to operate reliably and communicate material delays, but cannot guarantee an exact arrival time where circumstances are outside its control.

19. Safety, Licensing and Insurance

U-Go aims to maintain its vehicles and operate its services in accordance with applicable transport and road-safety requirements.

Our vehicles are maintained and inspected, and our drivers hold the relevant professional driving credentials and operating documentation required for the services they provide.

U-Go's vehicles have passenger liability insurance of up to R5 million.

20. Liability

We strive to provide reliable and safe services, but we are not liable for:

  • Delays caused by traffic, weather, or unforeseen events.
  • Missed flights due to factors beyond our control.
  • Loss or damage to personal belongings.
  • Loss of life or personal injury.

Our vehicles have up to R5 million passenger liability insurance. Maximum liability is limited to the cost of the booked service.

21. Complaints and Service Concerns

Any complaint or concern relating to a journey must be submitted to U-Go in writing within 48 hours of completion of the service.

Customers should provide their booking details and a clear description of the issue so that U-Go can review it.

Complaints received after this period may not be considered.

22. Additional Journeys and Private Charters

In addition to airport transfers, U-Go may accept requests for private journeys, charters, local transport, sightseeing trips and longer-distance transfers.

These services are subject to availability, operational feasibility and a separate quotation where applicable.

A request for an additional journey is not confirmed until U-Go has accepted the arrangements and, where required, received payment.

23. Communication and Customer Support

U-Go normally handles customer enquiries and booking communications through WhatsApp, telephone and email.

Normal customer support hours are 05:30 to 20:30. Enquiries received outside these hours may be acknowledged automatically and answered as soon as reasonably possible.

After a booking has been confirmed, customers will receive the relevant contact information for their journey.

24. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

25. Contact Details

For bookings, questions or complaints, please contact U-Go Airport Transfers & Charters:

By making or using a booking with U-Go Airport Transfers & Charters, the customer acknowledges and agrees to these Terms & Conditions.