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  1. Jan

    UK police arrest teenage hacker, security researchers believe linked to Uber, Rockstar attacks

    17-year-old arrested by UK police — believed to be behind Uber and Rockstar hacks A 17-year-old UK teen was arrested on suspicion of his involvement in recent cyberattacks, the City of London police announced on Twitter on Friday, 23 September 2022. According to law enforcement, the teen was...
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    Uber says Lapsus$ is behind hacking of internal systems

    Uber says Lapsus$ is behind hacking of internal systems Uber Technologies Inc. said the hacker responsible for a data breach reported last week is affiliated with a notorious extortion group named Lapsus$, which also targeted technology companies including Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc...
  4. Jan

    Uber says there's no evidence attackers compromised sensitive user data

    Uber assures no sensitive user data was compromised during attack Uber says there is no evidence that sensitive user data was compromised during an attack that occurred on Thursday, 15 September 2022. The company also said its internal software tools are fully operational again after it shut...
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    Uber probing suspected hack of internal systems

    Uber probing suspected hack of internal systems Uber Technologies Inc. has shut down internal Slack messaging as it investigates a cybersecurity breach by a hacker claiming to have accessed the company’s data. Employees on Thursday received a Slack message from an unknown person claiming “I am...
  6. Jan

    Uber announces audio recording safety feature test in Gauteng

    Uber to test audio recording safety feature in Johannesburg and Pretoria Uber has announced that it will pilot a new safety feature in Gauteng — the ability for drivers and riders to record audio through the app if they feel their safety is compromised. The ride-hailing company said it was a...
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    Church in Australia suspends using Uber over treatment of drivers

    Church in Australia suspends using Uber over treatment of drivers One of Australia’s largest Christian churches has indefinitely suspended staff from using Uber and Uber Eats over concerns about the ride-sharing platform’s treatment of drivers and delivery riders. The Uniting Church in...
  8. Jan

    Uber and Bolt drivers protest in Cape Town

    Uber and Bolt drivers strike in Cape Town Uber and Bolt drivers in Cape Town have embarked on a strike demanding a bigger cut on earnings and the fast-tracking of permits for e-hailing operators in the Western Cape. Disgruntled drivers started protesting on Wednesday when they went to Bolt's...
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    Uber and Bolt Gauteng drivers meet companies over prices and using older cars

    Uber and Bolt Gauteng drivers meet companies over prices and using older cars Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, has welcomed the commencement of the mediation process between the Gauteng e-Hailing Partners Council (GEPCO) and e-hailing technology...
  10. Jan

    Report alleges Uber knowingly put drivers at risk in South Africa

    Uber knowingly put South African drivers at risk of debt and danger — whistleblowers The recently uncovered "Uber Files" — an international investigation into the ride-hailing company's global activities — alleges that Uber falsified data in its app to obstruct regulators and law enforcement...
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  11. Jan

    Uber Eats bringing more unconventional partnerships to South Africa

    Uber Eats promises more "unconventional" options in South Africa Uber Eats plans to bring local customers more product variety by increasing the number of “unconventional merchants” available on its delivery service in South Africa. Such unconventional partnerships include Legends Barbershop...
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    Insurance for Uber Fleet

    Good day I want to know from either Uber/Bolt fleet owners or Shuttle service fleet owners that also do Uber/Bolt, what insurance company would you recommend based on your experience? Experience in claiming, premiums and excess. Other experiences as well N.B! I have done my research, this has...
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    Uber launches new dedicated driver features in SA

    Uber launches new dedicated driver features in SA Uber has announced the launch of Uber Reserve and Uber Hourly in South Africa, two new dedicated driver reservation features. The company previously rolled out a Premium Reserve feature which offers access to drivers and vehicles on the premium...
  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    You could soon book your plane or train ticket on Uber

    You could soon book your plane or train ticket on Uber Uber Technologies Inc.’s customers will soon be able to book long-distance travel on planes, trains and buses, reflecting the company’s ambitions to become a travel “super app.” A pilot project being launched in the U.K. will integrate...
  15. Jan

    PPTA expects 30,000 strikers in e-hailing national shutdown

    30,000 strikers expected in Uber and Bolt national shutdown The Public Private Transport Association (PPTA) expects at least 30,000 drivers from Uber, Uber Eats, Bolt, Bolt Food, InDriver, and Mr D Food will partake in a national shutdown of e-hailing and app-based delivery services on...
    • Jan
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  16. Jan

    E-hailing drivers planning national strike - including Uber, Uber Eats, and Bolt

    Uber and Bolt national shutdown planned for South Africa Disgruntled Uber, Bolt, InDriver, and DiDi drivers in South Africa plan to disrupt major roads and "critical institutions" as part of a three-day strike calling for e-hailing industry regulation. Private Public Transport Association...
  17. Jan

    Uber South Africa increases prices due to rising fuel costs

    Uber hikes prices in South Africa to battle rising petrol costs Ride-hailing service Uber has increased its charges in South Africa to account for rising fuel prices, the company has told MyBroadband. Uber's head of mobility operations for Sub-Saharan Africa, Kagiso Khaole, said the company...
  18. Jan

    Uber Connect Car now offers package delivery up to 80kg

    You can now send packages up to 80kg with Uber — how much it costs Uber has launched a new on-demand delivery service called Uber Connect Car, allowing users to send packages weighing up to 80kg over short distances. The e-hailing company previously rolled out Uber Connect Moto in South Africa...
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    No Ubers - Durbanville cape town

    Hey was wondering if anybody else has trouble finding an Uber these days. I stay in Durbanville - Cape town and I have to wait about 30 minutes for an Uber if I'm lucky. A lot of time I can't get one at all. I find this strange since, in the past, I used to be able to get Uber's here easily...
  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    Uber CEO says it will accept Bitcoin for payment

    Uber CEO says it will accept Bitcoin for payment Uber Technologies Inc. will one day join the likes of Microsoft Corp. by accepting Bitcoin as a payment option on its app. Dara Khosrowshahi, the chief executive officer, said Uber will accept cryptocurrencies “at some point” in the future...
  21. Jan

    Uber cuts Eats Pass price to R29.90

    Big Uber Eats Pass price drop for South Africa Uber has announced a significant price drop in South Africa for its food delivery subscription service, Eats Pass. The company sent an email to Uber Eats customers informing them that the monthly price of the Eats Pass has been cut from R50 to...
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