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.
Bolt vs Uber — Pricing showdown
Bolt's main ride-hailing service is cheaper in five major cities in South Africa than Uber's, a comparison by MyBroadband has shown.
Uber and Bolt are South Africa's two most popular e-hailing apps.
Uber driver arrested during trip for allegedly using fake documents
An Uber customer had a harrowing experience when their driver was arrested mid-trip for allegedly driving with false documents.
The customer wrote to MyBroadband to inform us of the issue. However, Uber says it has...