Home-grown e-hailing platform BozaRide launches in South Africa
The e-hailing platform is punting its pricing model and safety features as unique selling points in a highly competitive market.
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Exclusive: How Uber is empowering women in Africa
Uber is changing this paradigm by providing a platform for women to become flexible entrepreneurs and earn money on their terms says Marjorie Saint-Lot, Head of Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, Uber.
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Uber rides back into Tanzania
Company has today announced the resumption of its services in the East African country following a pause instituted in April 2022.
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Bolt launches €10-m Environmental Impact Fund
Kenya-based M-Kopa will be the first beneficiary of the fund.
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On-demand transport firm SWVL moves on Kenya expansion
Company outlines strategy to use US$15-million from latest series funding.
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French taxi app raises US$38-million for Francophone Africa expansion
Uber competitor plans to launch in Algeria, Cameroon and Senegal in 2019.
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Uber, JUMO partner to roll out vehicle finance platform
JUMO Drive piloted in Kenya, with plans to expand offering across Sub-Saharan Africa in 2019.
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Kenyans to pay more for digital ride hailing services
Taxify and LittleCab confirm increases, while Uber will review existing agreements before making any decision.
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Some ride-hailing drivers use tech to defraud customers
Driver partners affiliated to Uber and Taxify are accused of manipulating the system to cash-in on unsuspecting customers.
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Uber, Taxify drivers demand higher percentage split
Drivers from the e-hailing companies took to the streets yesterday to protest lower income margins due to rising fuel prices.
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Uber Movement unveiled at East Africa Com
Company to exploit enhanced mapping technology, data sharing and ride sharing.
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SA police call for vigilance after Taxify murder
Law enforcement makes appeal following murder that could be linked to an ongoing turf war between metered taxis and raid hailing services.