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Move over Uber, Taxify here’s latest ride-hailing startup uMashesha

An increasing number of SA players are opting to open ride-hailing startups — in a market already dominated by the well resourced Uber and Taxify. But…

First Uber partnership, now Aura secures first R2m from HAVAÍC in equity raise

Days after concluding a deal with ride-hailing company Uber, Joburg-based startup Aura announced today that it has secured the first R2-million in a R6-million equity…

Knowledge, networks, funding: what’s behind VC that set up Uber exit [Q&A]

It’s just days after arguably the biggest deal so far this year — Cape Town founded company orderTalk’s exit to Uber Eats. Many may be…

Three reasons why Uber acquisition of SA grown orderTalk is so big a deal [Updated]

Uber’s food delivery business Uber Eats has acquired tech company orderTalk, which was once headquartered as a startup in Cape Town, South Africa. Here’s why it’s such…

Uber Eats acquires SA founded tech firm orderTalk for undisclosed amount

Uber’s food delivery business Uber Eats has acquired SA tech company orderTalk from Knife Capital, the Cape Town based venture capital (VC) firm revealed today (23 May). OrderTalk provides…

Will local startup Scoop A Cab really offer meter taxi drivers a way to take on Uber?

SA ride-hailing startup Scoop A Cab claims it will offer meter taxis a way to take on the likes of Uber and Taxify with their new app and in…

Q&A: Taxify reveals plans to take on Uber in Nigeria by being more ‘driver friendly’

The ride-hailing sector may remain attractive in Lagos, with 15 ride-hailing apps competing for a portion of Nigeria’s biggest city’s vast taxi market, but until…

Are carpooling services Nigeria’s next big thing?

In March, I spoke to the country manager of “the world’s sexiest startup“, Uber, on how the company is faring in Nigeria. Among other…

Uber starts testing first-ever cash payments in India

Ride-hailing company Uber this week announced it will offer cash payments for Indian customers looking to hail a car, as part of a pilot…

Uber continues to adapt, launches rickshaw on-demand feature in India

Uber has just announced another India-first: UberAuto. Uber app users in Delhi, India’s capital city, can now hail auto rickshaws within the app and…

Kenya’s Easy Taxi finally introduces cashless payment method

Since Uber made inroads into Africa’s market two years ago, alternative taxi startups have been trying to find new ways to compete with the…

Uber finally comes to Kenya, African expansion to be tested

It was only a matter of time before Uber unleashed its East African chapter. The US$40-billion worth taxi company is finally about to show…

Uber offers on-demand barber service to celebrate Movember’s end

In the midst of Movember, a few misplaced hairs can mean the difference between a perfect mustache and a gorilla’s chin Perhaps that’s why…

‘Get to the uberCHOPPER!’: Uber celebrates first Cape Town anniversary with on-demand helicopter rides

Uber, next to angel investors and pop-tarts, is possibly one of the best innovations of the modern age. This on-demand cab service operates across…

Uber launches in Lagos as it further expands into Africa

The popular San Francisco-based car ordering service Uber has just launched in Lagos, Nigeria. This puts Uber’s active countries across the globe at 42,…

Disrupt everything: Lagos and the transportation overhaul

The streets are flooded, it has been raining all night and all morning, and I need a cab. I have a couple of meetings…

Want froyo? Uber is bringing on-demand dessert to South Africa

Do you sometimes take a stroll down the street and suffer from an incurable craving for frozen yoghurt? You’re not alone… and Uber wants…

The Western Cape Taxi Council is not loving Uber and its tech savvy ways

It’s the end of the work day, I get into my Uber and settle in for a contemplative ride home. The driver begins the…

Flitways offers pre-booking car service for travelers who like to plan

Traveling for business often sees one against the clock, dashing from airplane to taxi to make that meeting. Taxi-hailing apps, such as Uber or…

Budget-friendly uberX hits Cape Town with free rides for the long weekend

Alright Capetonians, no more complaints about Toyota Corollas and Avanzas picking you up when you order an UberBlack. Yup, the luxury car ordering service…

Uber Cape Town will deliver roses to your beloved on Valentines Day

It’s delivered ice creams on warm summers days, and offered its users a trip in a motorcade. It’s even delivered kittens on demand to…

Uber partners with Taiwan’s number search service WhatsTheNumber

Today Uber, the fast-growing transportation startup, announced it will collaborate with WhatsTheNumber, the phone-number search service from Taiwan-based mobile app company StorySense. As reported…

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