Why would this be a joke? I live in Centurion, and I use them regularly. They are 100 times better than any other e-hailing service. The thing is, they are centrally managed, the drivers are paid a standard salary, and are very safe. Also, all cars are new and clean.
Man... you okes are bitter. No, not Facebook friends. Close close friends, probably 50. These are the ones that visit regularly, come to parties, invite me to theirs etc. The oldest friends I've known for almost 40 years, newest ones less than a year.
I guess we're a unique group of friends.
Jirrrrr. This is sad. It sounds like you guys are suffering. I have probably 50 to 80 close friends. Seriously. And I keep making new friends. Wife as well. I see a lot of people on a weekly basis (braai on Friday, rugby Saturday etc.) Also, making new friends at the gym.
Anyway, I...
Two reasons:
1) Own business, so it could be potential customers
2) When you are busy trying to sort something out with the bank, and your "banker" phones you to try and sort it out, then they start with their pre-prepared schpiel of "this call is recorded", and "we have to verify your...