Goodbye UberX
Uber has notified customers in South Africa that its mainstay UberX ride type will be discontinued next month.
The notice comes after the ride-hailing giant initially only notified users in Johannesburg in May 2026 that UberX would be phased out in their city from 1 September 2026.
Warning about new e-hailing laws in South Africa
South Africa’s new e-hailing regulations will harm already-exploited individual drivers, while international ride-hailing companies continue to operate unchecked, the South African e-hailing association (SAEHA) has warned.
“While these...
South Africa implements new laws for Uber and Bolt
After many years of consultation and revisions, the South African transport department gazetted amendments to the National Land Transport Act for implementation on Friday, 12 September 2025.
The amendments are primarily aimed at addressing...