Monday Morning Spice
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Introducing The New Breathalyser System Being Rolled Out In Time For Easter
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]
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
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
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
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
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]
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
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
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
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]
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
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
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
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
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.
Uber Announces New Prices And Driver Details
Getting from A to B has become far more expensive following five successive months of petrol price hikes. Thankfully, Uber have shown some mercy.
What Is An Acceptable Uber Passenger Rating?
When I order an Uber, I always check the driver’s rating to see what I’m in for. Turns out the drivers are doing the same thing on their side.
Crunching The Numbers: Is It Cheaper To Own A Car Or Use Uber?
With petrol prices skyrocketing once again, the chat about selling the car and using Uber is once again front and centre. To the calculator we go.
Uber Is Launching A Change To How You Can Rate Drivers
It’s always nice to know just how on the ball your Uber driver is, and now the company is rolling out a few changes to make the process easier.
Please Enjoy This Supercut Of A Teenager Learning To Drive With His Terrified Parents [Video]
Learning to drive is a terrifying experience, and it’s also rather terrifying for those who you share the road with. This chap’s parents are rather stressed.
Will Uber’s Latest Business Acquisition Ever Make It To SA?
Uber have the cash to splash, and they have just forked out a rumoured $100 million to snap up a start-up. Here’s the lowdown.
Here’s Travis Kalanick’s Latest Bet
Travis Kalanick might have left Uber less than a year ago, but he has already announced new plans for another venture.
You Know About This Week’s Brilliant Uber Promo, Right?
Uber are running another one of their promos, so if you were looking for an excuse to get out and about this week consider that box ticked.
These UberEATS Download Stats Make For Interesting Reading
Here at 2OV we’re big fans of convenience and cutting back on life’s hassles. One look at the UberEATS download stats and it’s clear that we’re not alone.
What You Should Know About The New SAPS Breathalyser And Traffic Camera Laws
We will soon see a new high speed, high-tech breathalyser rolled out across the country. You probably don’t want to take your chances with this machine.
How To Get 50% Off Your Uber Rides This Week
There’s a good chance that your bank account is being stretched a little thin this ‘Januworry’, so do yourself a favour and save on your Uber rides.
Here’s What Happened When Jack Parow Delivered Food To Students In Stellies [Video]
In an effort to spread some gees during Stellenbosch exam time, Jack Parow hopped in a car and delivered some chow. As you can see, peeps were stoked.
Three New Uber Features You Need To Be Aware Of
After asking its driving partners what improvements they would like on the app, Uber incorporated a few new features that you should be aware of.
South Africa’s Strangest UberEATS Orders So Far
It’s been a whole year since UberEATS first made its mark on South Africa. During that time there have been a few odd orders and plenty of familiar favourites.