What it takes to be an Uber driver in South Africa
Uber can be a great way to make money while working flexible hours, but drivers are required to meet stringent requirements.
Uber Movement adds Johannesburg and Pretoria
Uber has added Johannesburg and Pretoria to Uber Movement, its online tool for urban planners and policy makers.
I've never used the Gautrain before, and I heard that Uber drivers can get harassed by taxi drivers, though I'm not sure how common that is.
My wife and I are arriving at Park Station by bus at about 5PM tomorrow (25th Sep) and it's a public holiday, so according to the train timetable there...
Uber's license to operate in London revoked
Uber Technologies Inc.’s license to operate in London was revoked, a surprise decision that will affect the 3.5 million people and 40,000 drivers who use the app in the city.
Uber chief legal officer to step down
Uber chief Legal Officer Salle Yoo sent an email to employees, saying she would step down after helping Khosrowshahi find her successor.
We will lay down our lives to stop Uber - South African taxi drivers
Meter taxi drivers say they are willing to lay down their lives to prevent Uber drivers from invading "their territory".
Uber calls on police and transport ministers to step in amid violence
Uber has launched a petition calling on Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi and Police Minister Fikile Mbalula to take action following the recent spate of attacks against Uber driver-partners.
Uber faces FBI probe over spyware targeting Lyft drivers
Uber is under investigation by federal authorities in New York for its alleged use of a spyware program designed to undermine competition for its digital ride-hailing service.
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.