2 “Uber taxis” set alight in Johannesburg
Police were on “high alert” in Sandton on Thursday evening after two vehicles, believed to be Uber taxis, were set alight near a Gautrain station, a spokesperson said.Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo said the two drivers escaped...
Uber could list in next 3 years – CEO
Uber’s new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company may have its initial public offering in 18 to 36 months, Reuters reported.
Uber ending post-trip tracking of riders – Report
Uber will disable a feature in its app that let it track riders for up to five minutes after a trip ended, Reuters reported.
Uber launches new safety features in South Africa
Uber has launched two new features aimed at improving driver security: Social Connect for cash rides, and Share My Trip for Drivers.
Uber chooses Expedia CEO as its new leader
Uber will appoint Expedia Inc.’s Dara Khosrowshahi as chief executive officer of the global ride-hailing leviathan.
Uber nears a decision on CEO
Uber Technologies Inc. is moving closer to picking a new chief executive officer, who will fill the seat left vacant for more than two months since the abrupt ouster of co-founder Travis Kalanick.
Uber’s plan to fight violence and taxi intimidation in South Africa
Following a recent acid attack on an Uber driver, the company is looking into further rider verification procedures.
Uber's financial performance continues to improve
Even as Uber's investors mounted a revolt against the then-chief executive officer over a string of self-inflicted scandals, the ride-hailing company’s financial performance continued to improve.
Man stabbed to death in Johannesburg after “Uber altercation”
A man was fatally stabbed in the early hours of Sunday morning in Hillbrow after a group of men tried to take his cellphone during an Uber altercation, police said on Monday.
It seems like Taxify gets no love on this forum. I've been using their service in Cape Town over the last couple of months, and I must say it has been on par, if not better than Uber. It seems like Uber are a bit overwhelmed at the moment and Taxify are taking advantage of this opportunity by...
Lawsuit against former Uber CEO “public and personal attack”
Ex Uber chief Travis Kalanick said a lawsuit brought against him by investors is a public and personal attack without merit, Reuters reported.
New Uber CEO must “fix culture”
Uber Technologies Inc.’s next chief executive officer will first need to tackle the ride-hailing giant’s chaotic corporate culture, according to Nikesh Arora, former president of SoftBank Group Corp.
Uber lines up 4 investors
Uber Technologies Inc. is in exclusive talks to line up funding from four investors, but a deal, which could reach as much as $12 billion, hangs on the outcome of a courtroom brawl between two board members.