Internet ride-sharing service Uber is exploring expansion out of Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban into smaller South African cities. Uber launched in South Africa in 2013, but to date the service is not available in cities such as Bloemfontein or Port Elizabeth. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases here: … [Read more...] about South Africa: Uber Eyes More South African Cities
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Like Uber for Cleaning
SweepSouth One South African startup has hit the accelerator jackpot by being the first to be included in the US-based 500 Start-ups accelerator. SweepSouth is the first South African startup to be included in the four month programme as well as funding of $ 125 000. The startup operates like an “Uber for cleaning” in major South African centres Cape Town, … [Read more...] about Like Uber for Cleaning
Uber to be made illegal?
Things are heating up in the Uber and metred-taxi war as metred-taxi drivers have called for the technology that runs the Uber app to be made illegal. In a report on eNCA television channel at 10:00 this morning, several metred-taxi drivers were interviewed about this ongoing war. One man was quoted as saying that metred-taxi […] The post Uber to be made illegal? appeared … [Read more...] about Uber to be made illegal?
Joburg taxi operators seek limits on Uber
The City of Johannesburg wants the provincial government to set rules to address taxi industry concerns over Uber. Photo: Simphiwe Mbokazi SOUTH Africa’s most populous city is considering regulations for car-booking service Uber Technologies in the province, addressing the concerns of the taxi industry. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News … [Read more...] about Joburg taxi operators seek limits on Uber
No fare, cry Uber taxi competitors
Uber differs from conventional taxi services in that users order a cab using an app rather than a call centre. The rise of taxi service Uber in South Africa has its competitors crying foul and alleging a number of violations of the law. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to … [Read more...] about No fare, cry Uber taxi competitors
