Uber has announced the launch of multiple new products and features which are going live this month in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya,…
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Uber has today announced new products, updates, and features focused on travel, safety and delivery in Kenya. The company has…
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Ride HailingTech
Bolt reduces its business presence in Tanzania after Uber’s Exit
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuBolt has limited their business activity in Tanzania to just working with corporate clients after Tanzania implemented strict land laws…
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Uber has appointed Kagiso Khaole as the new General Manager for Uber in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), taking over Frans…
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EcommerceRide Hailing
Uber to sell its 7.8% stake in Indian food delivery firm Zomato
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuUber is planning to sell its 7.8 per cent stake it had acquired in Indian online food delivery firm Zomato…
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Ride HailingTech
Uber expands to five additional towns in growth drive
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuUber has expanded to five additional towns including Kisumu, Eldoret, Naivasha, Elementita and Gilgil as the company steps up its…
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Terminal Africa has today officially announced Uber as its newly onboarded partner. The latest development marks yet another milestone for…
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Ride HailingTech
Uber expands its Reserve at Airports feature globally
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuUber global is expanding its Reserve at Airports feature globally to provide an opportunity for customers to plan their pick-up…
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Ride Hailing
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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Moove , Uber’s exclusive vehicle financing and vehicle supply partner in Sub-Saharan Africa has received a $10 Million Investment from…
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Uber is proud to announce its partnership with a non-profit organization, Espartanos Africa, to provide free UberChapChap rides to their…
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Transportation
Uber tests Pool Chance feature that allows riders heading in the same direction share the cost in Kenya
Uber the mobility service provider is testing Pool Chance, a feature that allows riders heading in the same direction share…
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E-hailing transport service Uber has announced a big expansion into 21 smaller cities and towns across South Africa, taking its presence to a total of 40 cities in all nine provinces
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Uber will no longer charge you fees when you cancel a trip. Previously if you were to cancel a trip…
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This comes as a big save especially for boda riders who have felt the pinch since the fuel price went up. A number of boda boda businesses have been affected especially since the lockdown when a number of Kenyans were forced to
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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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Ride-hailing and delivery company, Uber, has launched its intercity bus service in Egypt, with the main goal of increasing the…
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Uber has announced the acquisition of transit software company, Routematch. The move is geared towards expanding the ride-hailing firm’s into…
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Ride-hailing giant, Uber has confirmed its acquisition of food delivery startup, Postmates. According to Bloomberg, the deal is reportedly an…
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StartupsTech
Uber in talks to buy San Francisco based postmates for $2.6 billion
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuUber is reportedly in talks to buy out San Francisco based food delivery company Postmates for about $2.6 billion. According…
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TechTechnology
Carlifonia seeks to force Uber and Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuCalifornia is seeking to force Uber and Lyft to reclassify its drivers as employees after classifying them as independent contractors.…
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How about booking your ride an hour early? Uber has announced a feature that will let you book a ride…
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COVID-19Startups
Uber cuts 3,000 more jobs, shuts 45 Offices in Coronavirus crunch
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuUber is cutting three thousand additional jobs, closing 45 offices worldwide as the company struggles through the pandemic period. The…
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Startups
Uber introduces feature to help drivers find other work in the COVID-19 crisis
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuUber has introduced a new feature “The Work Hub” to help drivers earn money through the company’s other ventures like…
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Startups
Uber temporarily suspends services in Uganda over 14-day lock-down
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuUber has temporarily suspended its services for UberX, and UberBoda in Uganda for 14 days. This comes after the announcement…
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Ride HailingStartups
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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Technology
Uber App Introduces Safety Feature to Let You Report a Problem While on Trip
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuUber has added a safety feature on the Uber app to let you report a problem from the car when…
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Startups
Uber Tests Feature Allowing California Drivers to Set Fares
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuUber is testing a new feature in California that will allow drivers to set their prices for rides. Previously, Uber…
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Business
Uber loses the licence to operate in London a second time due to leaving passengers at risk
Uber has lost its licence to operate in London for the second time in two years as it faces the…
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Driving for Uber, Little Cab, or Bolt (Formerly Taxify) is a great opportunity to make some extra cash or even…