Bolt, formerly known as Taxify, recently launched its business delivery service that helps small businesses that offer essential services deliver to customer’s doorstep. The COVID-19 epidemic has had a significant effect on business operations. With the national lockdown requiring people to work from home and practice social distancing, it’s been tough, but all is not lost.
Aside from registering your small business for government assistance, if your activity is permitted to operate during lockdown because you render an essential service or products, Bolt can help you deliver to your customers.
This service is available or people who are unable to leave their houses and will deliver essentials like food and veterinary products. Bolt will help small businesses who are classified as essential services provide to their customers. The delivery times have to comply with lockdown guidelines – between 05:00 am to 09:00 am and 5.00 pm and 8.00 pm.
Netflorist and Uber Eats are also offering essentials deliveries across South Africa. From fresh produce to baby items and toiletries, you can order the essentials you need and have them delivered to your door.
Grocery store trading hours during lockdown are as follows:
Pick n Pay
Monday-Friday: 09:00am – 18:00pm
Saturday: 08:00am – 17:00pm
Sunday: 09:00am – 16:00pm
Checkers
Monday – Sunday: 7:00am – 18:00pm
Woolworths
Monday-Saturday: 9:00am – 17.00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 15.00pm
Please note that the times might differ in different regions and if you need an exact time, call your local grocery store to inquire about trading times.
Dischem and Clicks will operate during the lockdown
The most prominent pharmacy groups in South Africa will run during the lockdown and continue their yearly Flu vaccine drives.
