All posts tagged "uber"

Travel Tech

Uber Teens brings
ride-hailing to youth

Uber has tightened safety measures with the release of a new product that provides transportation for...

Software

Uber hitches a ride on Oracle

The world's largest ride-sharing service has added Oracle to its cloud presence, alongside Amazon Web Services.

Stream of the Day

Follow Uber’s roller coaster ride

The battle for Uber’s soul features in the first season of ‘Super Pumped.’

GadgetWheels

Joburg is the capital of … lost shoes

Uber’s sixth annual Lost & Found Index is stranger than ever, highlighting what people leave behind...

Product of the Day

Large packages get ride on Uber Connect Car

With growing demand in the delivery sector, Uber has announced an expansion enabling larger packages

People 'n' Issues

Uber launches product to empower women drivers

After months of research and pilots, Uber has launched the ‘Women Preferred View’ feature in South...

Africa News

Class action could change SA Uber drivers’ rights

Uber drivers are classified as independent contractors in South Africa, but there are plans to launch...

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Uberising solar energy

A team of students from Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday walked off as winners...

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Free Uber for car sellers

Uber has teamed up with CarZar to help car owners get around after selling their vehicles...

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Uber goes Lite to save data

Uber has announced the launch of Uber Lite, which it describes as “the new, lighter way...

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Uber gets accessibility in focus

Uber has launched uberASSIST for those who need transportation but have access challenges. Transport for someone with access...

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Road freight facing disruptor?

Following the lead of tech innovators in the taxi industry, SA’s road freight sector is set...

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Data is the key asset for dot.com success

There isn’t a silver bullet to make your business “the next Uber”, but one vital aspect...

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Uber evolves beyond rides

Since launching UberEATS six months ago, the company has learned some interesting insights into South African...

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Competition drives Uber to improve its ride

As Uber’s competitors ramp up, the ride-hailing app pioneer builds out its safety features, writes ARTHUR...

Africa News

Uber unveils safety response for South Africa

Uber South Africa has announced an extensive safety and security improvement; including a new partnership with...

Africa News

User experience to the fore in African media

Shifting consumer preferences, advances in technology and ongoing disruption to business models are the new strategic...

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Uber, Volvo, team up for self-driving in SF

Uber is expanding its self-driving pilot to San Francisco, California, using specially-converted self-driving Volvo XC90 premium...

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SA ride permit system ‘broken’

Despite the amendments to the National Land Transport Act, ALON LITS, General Manager, Uber in Sub...

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Uber launches cash indicator

Uber South Africa has introduced a new, pilot cash indicator feature. The cash indicator allows Uber...