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As incidents of robberies targeting e-hailing drivers rise, how do women navigate this dangerous landscape? Discover the stories of three pioneering women who defy the odds in South Africa's male-dominated gig economy.
Uber is set to implement new restrictions on passengers in South Africa, starting April 14, 2025. Discover how these changes will affect your rides and what you need to know to ensure a smooth journey
Curious about what South Africans crave the most? The latest Uber Eats Cravings Report reveals our top food choices, showcasing a nation that loves crispy bites and local flavours.
From a R20,000 cognac order to 2,378 deliveries by a single customer, Uber Eats' 2024 Cravings Report unveils extraordinary South African food ordering trends.
From missing 'buy one get one free' deals to vanishing Valentine's Day deliveries, customers share their mounting frustrations with Uber Eats' automated customer service system.
Bolt faces backlash as individuals openly sell driver profiles, risking passenger safety and violating company policies.
Following Anele Mdoda's alarming Uber ride, the driver speaks out, denying allegations and sharing his perspective.
The radio personality was reportedly threatened with rape by a driver claiming to be from Uber.
Cabinet ministers must drive Toyota Corollas! This is the view of an angry and frustrated Joburg Uber driver who said cash strapped South Africans were being taken for a ride by the government after the Treasury proposed a two percentage point increase in VAT this week.
South Africa's first Afrikaans e-hailing platform, is stirring debate over inclusivity and job creation in the transport industry.
The e-hailing company said that it would be piloting rides on the back of motorcycles for customers in certain parts of Johannesburg’s CBD.
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the robbery and assault of an Uber driver, involving the grandson of late former president Nelson Mandela. The suspects will appear in court next Friday for a bail application.
It estimates that drivers and delivery people using the Uber app earned an additional R2. 3bn annually—averaging 57% more than their next-best alternative. The flexibility of Uber's gig model added a further R1. 4bn in financial value.
Uber South Africa told IOL that the safety of passengers and drivers on the e-hailing platform is a high priority, but users say women passengers remain at risk.
‘Recovery from an event like this will take years of therapy, the amount would be immense and even then, me and the other victims may never truly psychologically recover from this. ’
As South Africa commemorates Transport Month 2024, the industry stands at a technological crossroads.
E-hailing drivers have been warned to avoid Elsies River as ongoing shootings and attacks on drivers are increasing.
In a bid to further integrate itself into the fabric of South Africa’s tourism landscape, Uber unveiled its latest initiative, #GiveGogoMzansi, at a screening event hosted at Egrek Cinema in Johannesburg on Thursday, October 17.
In celebration of Transport Month, global leader in urban mobility and services, inDrive, took a central role in shaping discussions at the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024, an event that has become the heartbeat of transportation innovation on the continent.
A Belgravia Road resident is fuming after an Uber Eats driver allegedly left his order on the pavement, only for him to find the food gone when he opened the door.
Many South Africans dream of going on a safari without being bogged down by the planning, and with Uber it’s possible. Grab your bestie, take a sho’t left and see the beauty that makes Mzanzi special.
The Kwazulu-Natal e-Hailing Council has called for an app shutdown over several issues facing drivers.
The Western Cape E-Hailing Association (WCEA) has apologised in advance for the inconvenience that may cause during their series of monthly protests.
Under the multiyear partnership, the two companies will offer drivers lower vehicle pricing and financing.
The global e-hailing service said the guideline not only helps contribute to the safety of both riders and drivers, but also helps ensure that the quality of the vehicles available on the platform remains high.