Uber will deactivate riders with below-average ratings
Uber has refreshed its community guidelines for riders and drivers, starting with users in the United States and Canada.
Riders and drivers in these countries will be presented with a summary of the new guidelines upon opening their Uber...
Uber tests PIN feature to speed up airport rides
Uber is testing out a new PIN feature which aims to speed up pickup times at airports, TechCrunch reports.
This feature provides riders with a one-time numeric code, which they can then provide to the first available Uber driver instead of...
Uber aims for $90-billion IPO valuation
Uber Technologies Inc. is aiming for a valuation of about $80 billion to $90 billion in its initial public offering, just above its last private funding round, according to people familiar with the matter.
The ride-hailing company is planning to start...
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Uber selects New York Stock Exchange for IPO
Uber Technologies Inc. has selected the New York Stock Exchange for its imminent initial public offering, handing the trading floor what could be one of the five biggest listings of all time, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked...
Uber driver used couple's car to commit armed robberies
Charles and Lisa Onyigbuo are suing Uber after a driver recommended by the ride-sharing platform used their vehicle to commit a string of armed robberies in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, the Sunday Times reports.
The couple employed an Uber...
Hey guys, I'm wondering if someone else maybe have the same issue. For a long time now I've downloaded the Uber and Uber Eats apps because of convenience and all that, but when it comes to the payment or confirmation parts, it always bugs out because I don't have a verified phone number on...
Uber faces lawsuit over violent attacks in South Africa
Following a series of high profile ride-sharing incidents in South Africa, a number of users are now pursuing a class action lawsuit against Uber.
According to their legal representative, Ulrich Roux, eleven people will approach the High...
You can now pay for Uber with SAA Voyager Miles
Uber has partnered with South African Airways (SAA) to support a new payment method for Voyager members.
Voyager members will now have the option to pay for Uber rides using their SAA Voyager Miles.
Uber Lite launches in South Africa
Uber has announced the launch of its Uber Lite app for Android in South Africa.
The "Lite" version of the ride-hailing app sports a new interface designed to make booking rides quicker and easier with limited hardware or network resources.
Uber battles high-profile lawsuits ahead of IPO
Uber Technologies Inc.’s quiet resolution this week of allegations that it put thousands of women at risk of sexual assault by their drivers is just the latest move by the ride-hailing giant to lessen its legal exposure as it speeds toward an...
Uber vs Taxify - It's closer than you think
Uber recently announced a 5% price hike for its UberX and UberXL fares, effective from 7 December 2018.
The ride-hailing app's biggest competitor in the South African market is Taxify, which has so far not increased its standard fares.
Uber takes big step to become global powerhouse
Uber has filed for an early 2019 initial public offering (IPO), The Wall Street Journal reports.
The ride-hailing company's filing places Uber in a race with Lyft to the public market, with the two IPOs predicted to be among the biggest in 2019.
Uber hikes prices in South Africa
Uber has announced a 5% price hike in South Africa, which will take effect from 7 December 2018.
"While we have always tried to keep prices as low as possible, we need to be aware of the increased costs for driver-partners," the company said in a statement.
Uber fined R6.7 million by UK regulator over 2016 cyber attack
Uber Technologies Inc., which is already facing a range of legal and regulatory headaches in London, got another Tuesday after it was fined 385,000 pounds (R6.7 million) over a cyber attack that compromised the data of millions of...
I get tons of Uber discounts and I have no idea why
Uber has become one of the easiest and most cost-efficient ways for people in urban areas to get around.
Whether you are going out for a night on the town or saving on vehicle costs, many South Africans rely on Uber.
Uber's revenue growth falls dramatically
Uber’s sales are dramatically slowing even as the ride-hailing company is spending more to fuel global growth, particularly in its food delivery business.
Revenue growth of 38 percent in the third quarter was almost half of what the growth rate was six...
Uber executive resigns following sexual misconduct allegations
Uber Technologies Inc. said Cameron Poetzscher, a longtime executive in charge of corporate deals, has resigned.
His departure, which follows allegations of sexual misconduct, leaves another vacancy in Uber’s finance department as...
Uber and Lyft race towards IPOs in 2019
Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. are solidifying plans for initial public offerings next year, when a wide pool of investors will decide what the money-losing ride-hailing businesses are actually worth.
Wall Street’s top banks, vying for a coveted...
Uber could be worth as much as $120 billion
Uber Technologies Inc. has recently received proposals from banks for an initial public offering valuing the ride-hailing company at as much as $120 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
An IPO at that...