Search results for: Uber

Thu, November 13th 2014, 10:26 · Paul Adepoju

SimplePay, UBER partner to offer new users free rides

SimplePay has announced it is offering new UBER Lagos users two free rides. To get the free rides, SimplePay enjoins new users to click the “Get Uber” button in the latest version of the SimplePay web and mobile apps. → Read more
Thu, July 24th 2014, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju

Uber launched in Lagos

Uber has launched Lagos, making Nigeria the second African country in which it operates. → Read more
Wed, July 9th 2014, 18:00 · Chris Udemans

Uber extends services to Cape Winelands

Taxing hailing service Uber is extending uberBLACK and uberX services to South Africa’s Cape Winelands this weekend, allowing travel between Cape Town and the wine growing areas of the Western Cape. → Read more
Mon, June 23rd 2014, 08:00 · Tom Jackson

OPINION: Financial might plus lean startup mentality make Uber unstoppable

A year ago, competition in South Africa’s taxi app market seemed to be hotting up. Now, with the launch of uberX, it seems competitors have it all to do to stop the global titan from wrapping up both ends of the market. → Read more
Fri, June 20th 2014, 08:00 · Tom Jackson

uberX prices to stay fixed in Cape Town, Johannesburg launch planned

Uber Cape Town plans to keep the prices of its recently launched low-cost uberX service at the same level as currently, with the service also set to roll out in Johannesburg in the future. → Read more
Thu, June 12th 2014, 12:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Uber launches low-cost service in Cape Town

Taxi hailing mobile app Uber has launched its low-cost option known as uberX in Cape Town, inviting the public to try the service and receive free uberX rides for the next five days. → Read more
Wed, May 7th 2014, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju

Uber offers Capetonians free rides during SA election

Taxi app Uber is offering new and existing users in Cape Town, South Africa two free rides during today’s election. → Read more
Wed, April 9th 2014, 06:00 · Tom Jackson

Uber pilots RUSH courier service

Taxi hailing app service Uber, which has a presence in South Africa, has launched a trial courier service named UberRUSH in Manhattan. → Read more
Mon, January 13th 2014, 10:20 · Tom Jackson

Uber cuts price of lower cost UberX service

Global taxi app Uber, which recently launched across South Africa and is set to enter the Kenyan market, has cut the prices of its cheaper UberX service by up to 34 per cent in 16 American cities. → Read more
Mon, November 11th 2013, 09:00 · Richard Cutcher

Uber Cape Town puts Fords, Chevys and Toyotas on the road, price increase

A handful of Uber users in Cape Town have expressed dismay at being greeted by lower-end vehicles after using the mobile app only to be delivered a Chevy or a Toyota. → Read more
Mon, October 21st 2013, 17:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

Uber launched in Durban

Global taxi app Uber launched its testing phase in Durban over the weekend, following recent launches in Cape Town and Johannesburg. → Read more
Thu, October 10th 2013, 14:00 · Richard Cutcher

Uber exploring M-Pesa payment integration for Nairobi service

Uber is keen on developing mobile money integration into its taxi hailing app as it prepares to roll out in more African countries. → Read more
Thu, August 29th 2013, 17:30 · Richard Cutcher

Uber lands in Cape Town

Global taxi app service Uber has launched its service in Cape Town following its arrival in South Africa earlier this month, further increasing competition among its rivals. → Read more
Thu, August 8th 2013, 20:00 · Richard Cutcher

Zapacab welcomes Uber challenge

Cape Town startup Zapacab has brushed aside the arrival of giant global taxi app company Uber in Johannesburg and have welcomed the challenge. → Read more
Fri, October 31st 2014, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju

South African brothers launch Ebola Care app

Two South African brothers have launched the Ebola Care app to aid the fight against Ebola. The app has already been deployed in Liberia by More Than Me, a not-for-profit organisation. → Read more
Wed, October 1st 2014, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju

OPINION: Google’s unrepresentative Doodle for Nigeria’s Independence Day

Over the years, Google's Doodles have become popular especially during events of significant importance across the world. In Africa, Doodles are regularly released to commemorate significant days in Africa's history. → Read more
Thu, September 4th 2014, 16:00 · Susan Mwenesi

M:lab to host first Africa YouTube & Internet Personalities forum

The first Africa YouTube & Internet Personalities forum/seminar will be held at the m:lab, Bishop Magua Centre, 3rd floor from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on September 6th 2014 and will tackle issues such ashow to run successful internet personas on online media platforms such as YouTube → Read more
Sun, July 27th 2014, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

FEATURE: The week in startups 27/07/2014

This week in startups was characterised by industry experts and investors handing out valuable advice and tips to entrepreneurs in Africa, while towards the end of the week a number of launches took place seeing successful startups expand across the continent. → Read more
Sun, June 29th 2014, 08:00 · Chris Udemans

FEATURE: The week in startups 29/06/2014

Numerous startup events took place this week, culminating in the announcement of the winners of the PIVOT East mobile startup competition in Nairobi. → Read more
Sun, June 22nd 2014, 08:00 · Tom Jackson

FEATURE: The week in startups 22/06/2014

This week was a good one for startup initiatives in Africa, with much funding being raised to drive continued innovation on the continent. → Read more