Uber global is expanding its Reserve at Airports feature globally to provide an opportunity for customers to plan their pick-up…
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Uber to set new fares ahead of the fuel price surge in Kenya
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuUber Kenya will increase fares in the next two weeks to weather the recently introduced pump prices. The price review…
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Bolt has raised 600 million euros from investors to aid quick grocery delivery.The round was led by Sequoia Capital alongside…
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Bolt raises $24m to pilot its women-only ride-hailing services in Nigeria & South Africa | Accepts hybrid & electric cars
Bolt recently received $24 million from the IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, to promote access to on-demand…
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Gozem appoints Othmane Bouhlal, co-founder of French ride-hailing firm Chauffeur-Privé’s to its board
Gozem, Africa’s Super App, has appointed Othmane Bouhlal to the advisory board of the company as it prepares to enter…
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Gozem raises pre-series A round, enters healthcare services & motorcycle financing
by Betty Mrundeby Betty MrundeGozem, a ride-hailing platform for West Africa, has raised a pre-series A round from Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)…
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Uber sells ATG, its self-driving unit to Aurora to focus on profitability
Uber has sold its self-driving unit, Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) to Aurora, in a move to focus on profitability. Uber…
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Bus hailing startup Plentywaka launches WakaCab to take on Uber, Bolt
by James Musobaby James MusobaPlentywaka, Nigeria’s bus-hailing app, has launched WakaCab, a new car-hailing service with fully-trained drivers for commuters within Delta State starting…
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Here are the winners of the 10th edition of the Orange Africa and Middle East Social Entrepreneur Prize
Orange Africa and Middle East Social Entrepreneur Prize (POESAM) has added two new prizes to this year’s edition: The International…
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This Is How Kenya’s Fleetsimplify Is Helping Investors In The Transport Industry Make Money Stress-free
When Uber and other ride-hailing apps came to Africa or emerging markets, they encountered this demographic reality: The drivers who drive for Uber are not the cars owners. And the car-owners do not drive for Uber. They hire drivers to do that.
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Uber Nigeria has hiked fares for its UberX offering starting October 6, 2020. UberX is a popular choice for riders…
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Ride-hailing service, Uber, will now allow riders to access its services 24 hours provided they are going to or from…
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Uber has unceremoniously launched its parcel service, “Uber Connect” in Kenya. Uber has been pursuing a global shift towards delivery…
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SWVL, Kenya has today announced a security breach that has affected its users. This comes barely two months after the…
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SWVL Kenya to offer free rides to commuters on essential routes
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuSWVL Kenya has today announced the adoption of essential routes for commuters during the COVID-19 pandemic. These routes shall remain…
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Uber to compensate drivers affected by COVID-19
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuFollowing the rising spread of coronavirus around the world. Companies have become very keen on measures to protect their employees…
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GetMyBoat, an Uber for Boats Expands To Kenya Targeting The Growing Marine Based Tourism
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuGetMyBoat, a San Francisco based marine application, allows users to rent boats and access services like boat riding, Kayaking and…
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With an $8.5m war chest, Max.ng is adding ‘Keke’ tricycle taxis & lending to its portfolio
by Sam Wakobaby Sam WakobaIn June 2019, MAX.ng, announced it had raised $6 million from Novastar Ventures, Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd, Breakthrough Energy Ventures,…
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OPay launches tricycle hailing services OTrike in Nigeria
by Sam Wakobaby Sam WakobaOpay, Opera’s Africa’s focused payments and everything platform has added OTrike, a tricycle hailing service to its portfolio, as it…