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Uber Cash: New Payment Solution Launches In SA
10 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Uber wants to make sure that you get from point A to point B safely, which is there’s now a COVID-19 compliant payment system.
Can You Get Coronavirus From Using Uber?
09 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Tons of people take Uber every day, and you never know who was in the passenger seat before you.
Think You’ve Had A Bad Uber Experience? Watch This Livestreamed Nightmare Uber Trip [Video]
14 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I thought I had it bad when one of my Uber drivers didn’t know how to use a handbrake, but this is something else altogether.
Uber Has A Sexual Assault Problem
09 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Uber has responded to growing public safety concerns with a review that’s revealed some unsettling stats and figures.
Worries That Uber’s Latest Setback Could Lead To ‘Implosion’
26 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, Uber was denied a licence to operate in London, which jeopardises one of its most lucrative markets. That’s not the only headache currently facing the company.
Uber Copter Has Gone Live In New York – Look At This [Video]
04 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you want to beat New York traffic and can afford the fare, the Uber Copter turns a 60-minute car trip into an eight-minute helicopter ride.
Big Changes Coming Soon To The Uber App [Video]
27 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Uber is responding to some recent bad press coverage with an upgrade that wants the company to become “the operating system for your city life”.
Uber Blows Through Billions, But Apparently Everything Is Fine
26 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi claims that he’s not worried, despite losses in the billions and damning interviews with former employees.
Shouting “I’m A Terrible Person” As He Writhed On The Floor – Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick‘s Epic Meltdown
16 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following a series of PR nightmares, Travis Kalanick stepped down as Uber CEO back in 2017. One PR nightmare involved a pretty epic meltdown.
Uber Does Not Want To Protect Its Drivers
12 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A new law in California wants to reclassify independent contractors like Uber drivers as employees, and the ride-hailing company is pushing back.
Six Books To Read If You’re Interested In How Silicon Valley Really Works
04 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Many entrepreneurs around the world look towards Silicon Valley for inspiration, although there’s plenty that happens behind the scenes.
Uber Braces For Tell-All Book Detailing How They Screwed Customers
26 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A new book, authored by New York Times reporter Mike Isaac and titled ‘Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber’, is giving the company nightmares.
Do We Have to Speak To Uber Drivers?
30 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The ride-hailing service is taking the guesswork out of the driver-passenger chatting conundrum with the ‘quiet ride’ option. Is this a good thing, or a sign of the times?
Chopper Caught On Camera Crashing Into New York’s Hudson River [Video]
16 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A helicopter regularly used for an on-demand flight service crashed into the Hudson River, and the drama was captured on video.
TODAY ONLY – Get Your Flu Shots Done, At Work, By A Nurse
02 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you can’t muster the time to swing past the chemist or doctor, why not have a qualified nurse come to you?
Introducing The New Breathalyser System Being Rolled Out In Time For Easter
09 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The new Evidential Breathalyser Alcohol Test will make it easier to identify drunk drivers, who could then face up to a week in jail pending a bail hearing.
Have You Seen Uber’s ‘Safety Never Stops’ Ad? [Video]
01 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Uber’s latest campaign is focused on driver and passenger safety, and features an advert modelled on the standard in-flight safety videos.
This Uber Driver’s ‘Menu’ For Passengers Is Genius
07 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
You’ve never been driven by anyone quite like George the Uber Driver, who provides passengers with an in-car menu of entertainment options.
Here’s Another Way To Use Your SAA Voyager Miles
05 Mar 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Not sure what to do with all those Voyager Miles you’ve racked up? You might want to spend them on something other than flights.
The Cape Town Late Night Taxi Scam Everybody Needs To Know About
28 Feb 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
We finally found the source of a story going around about one very lucky victim of crime, and he described to us exactly what happened.
Five Ways Traffic Officers Are Using New Tech To Make Western Cape’s Roads Safer
25 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
There was a 6% decrease in overall fatalities this past festive season, and it has a lot to do with the new smart tech that traffic officers are using in the Western Cape.
Remembering The Awkwardness Of Life Before Uber [Video]
04 Feb 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Remember a time when you used to have to ask your parents for lifts to social events, or wait around aimlessly for a cab you called ages ago? You’re not alone.
Some Of The Proposed SA Road Rule Changes Are Ridiculous
15 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Motorists should get ready for what could be a complete overhaul of South Africa’s current testing and driving rules.
Uber’s ‘Year In Review’ Shows Most Popular Destinations And Food Trends
10 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Here’s everything you need to know about where we travelled and what we ate in 2018, as well as what to expect in the year to come.
The Drunk Driving Crackdown Is Going To Be Hardcore This December
06 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
SA law enforcement, working together with the Road Traffic Management Corporation, is planning to hit those driving drunk where it hurts most.
Local Entrepreneur Nails 90-Second Pitch To Investment Guru [Video]
03 Dec 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Being given the chance to pitch your start-up to venture capitalists is harrowing. Put a 90-second clock on the pitch, and things can get pretty intense.
New Law Would Treat Drunk Driving Suspects The Same As Rape And Murder Accused
06 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Drunk drivers had better watch out – if you’re caught over the limit, you could be in for a pretty rough festive season.
What Those New Options That Pop Up On Uber Actually Mean
05 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Hopped into an Uber lately, and seen a new button pop up in the bottom right of the screen? Here’s what is actually cracking.
Uber Eats’ Most Popular Order Might Surprise You
03 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Uber Eats brings the food you want to your door, and for that, we will always be thankful. What people want, though, is pretty surprising.
Uber’s Latest Feature Won’t Cost You A Cent
11 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We are gearing up for the start of summer, and that means plenty of midweek drinking. It’s a good thing that Uber have your back.
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