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    Uber tests monthly subscription option

    Uber tests monthly subscription option Uber has begun testing a new monthly subscription package which includes discounts on food delivery, rides, and Jump scooters, TechCrunch reports. The company is reportedly testing the subscription option in San Francisco and Chicago, offering fixed...
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    Joburg estate bans Uber and Uber Eats drivers

    Joburg estate bans Uber and Uber Eats drivers Ride-hailing services such as Uber, Uber Eats, and Bolt (formerly Taxify) have become popular ways to access quick and easy transport or delivery services for many South Africans. These services allow customers to use an app to call a driver to...
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    Uber shows off its first electric flying taxi

    Uber shows off its first electric flying taxi Uber showcased its new passenger drone vehicle at its Elevate conference in Washington DC yesterday. The company revealed the design for its flying taxi cabin, which was built in partnership with Safran Cabin and is designed to seat up to four...
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    Uber to be merged with Uber Eats in South Africa

    Uber to be merged with Uber Eats in South Africa Uber recently announced that it was integrating the Uber Eats platform into its Uber application. The company said it was merging a fully-functional web version of Uber Eats into its main ride-hailing app, allowing customers to order both rides...
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    Uber to embed Uber Eats within its main app

    Uber to embed Uber Eats within its main app Uber is working on a integrating the Uber Eats platform into its main ride-hailing service, TechCrunch reports. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that it was merging a fully-functional web version of Uber Eats into the Uber app.
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    Uber faces investigation by the IRS

    Uber faces investigation by the IRS Uber Technologies Inc. is under investigation from U.S. tax authorities and said that its potential tax charges in a number of key markets could change. The recently-listed ride-hailing company said in a filing Tuesday that the IRS is examining the tax years...
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    Uber will block South African passengers if they behave badly

    Uber will block South African passengers if they behave badly Uber has confirmed that it will begin blocking riders in South Africa if they exhibit bad behaviour. This follows the implementation of a similar system in the United States and Canada, where Uber has started blocking riders who...
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    Why Uber is more expensive in Joburg

    Why Uber is more expensive in Joburg Uber announced a 5% price hike in South Africa at the end of 2018, raising the price of an average fare across all cities. Prices for UberX and UberXL were affected in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, and Port Elizabeth.
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    Uber will deactivate riders with below-average ratings

    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...
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    Uber tests PIN feature to speed up airport rides

    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...
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    Uber aims for $90-billion IPO valuation

    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...
  13. Pegasus1110

    Buying Motorbikes for UberEats delivery

    Hi .. Does anyone have experience with renting bikes for Ubereats deliveries in Cape Town? I’m interested in purchasing a couple of bikes to rent but would like to know more before going ahead. Thanks
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    Uber selects New York Stock Exchange for IPO

    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...
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    Uber driver used couple's car to commit armed robberies

    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...
  16. Toxxyc

    Uber - Can't verify my phone number?

    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...
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    Uber faces lawsuit over violent attacks in South Africa

    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...
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    You can now pay for Uber with SAA Voyager Miles

    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.
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    Uber Lite launches in South Africa

    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.
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    Uber battles high-profile lawsuits ahead of IPO

    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...
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    Uber vs Taxify - It's closer than you think

    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.
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