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Uber Launches Women Drivers In South Africa, Putting Safety And Choice In Women’s Hands

Uber has launched Women Drivers in South Africa, a product designed to empower women through choice. The product allows female riders to select female drivers, responding to the growing demand for safer, more inclusive mobility options while reinforcing Uber’s commitment to innovation, empowerment, and trust in the local market. The product draws on extensive testing […]

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Uber Marks 10 Years In Kenya With The Launch Of Uber Safari, A New Way To Explore The Wild

Tech Meets Tourism – The new product category provides locals and tourists with seamless, on-demand access to Nairobi National Park, reinforcing Uber’s commitment to innovation and supporting Kenya’s tourism economy  Uber has announced the launch of Uber Safari, a new product category offering tailored safari experiences in Nairobi National Park. This innovative product, unveiled as […]

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Uber Launches Electric Boda In Kenya, Offering Drivers Approximately 30-35% Reduction In Running Costs

● Electric Boda is Uber’s first green mobility product in Kenya and in Sub-Saharan Africa ● Uber has a global target to fully transition to being a zero emissions platform by 2040 Today Uber has announced the launch of Electric Boda in Kenya, a first for Uber in Africa, and a significant milestone in sustainable […]

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Uber Raises The Bar On Safety With New Audio Recording Feature

Uber has announced the launch of Audio Recording, a new feature which allows riders and drivers to record audio of their trip in the next few weeks. The audio recordings can then be submitted as evidence in the case of a safety incident – something that drivers have been asking for based on their feedback […]

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Uber Announces Community Empowerment Initiative For Women Earners On Its Platform

To continue celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD), Uber hosted an event for women drivers in Nairobi to launch GigSister, a community based initiative to empower women drivers and delivery people on Uber.  GigSister, created by Women at Uber, is designed to connect, grow, and empower a community of women drivers and couriers on the platform […]

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Uber Announces Expansions And New Products In Kenya

Uber has today announced new products, updates, and features focused on travel, safety and delivery in Kenya. Uber has announced its expansion into four new cities in Kenya; Eldoret, Nakuru, Naivasha and Kisumu. This makes Uber available in eight cities across East Africa, which means more drivers have access to earning opportunities and more riders […]

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Uber Reveals New Mobility And Safety Features In Ghana

Uber has today announced a range of new products and updates focused on travel, safety and delivery across Sub Saharan Africa, including Ghana. General Manager for Uber SSA, Kagiso Khaole  adds, “Our aspiration is to move more people and goods to more cities, innovate new features and products, raise the bar on safety, explore categories […]

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Green Uber bag with headphones, phone, and safety accessories in Ghana.

Uber Announces Expansions And New Products In East Africa

Uber has today announced new products, updates, and features focused on travel, safety and delivery in East Africa. Uber has announced its expansion into four new cities in Kenya; Eldoret, Nakuru, Naivasha and Kisumu. This makes Uber available in eight cities across East Africa, which means more drivers have access to earning opportunities and more […]

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Uber driver wearing a blue helmet with safety features in Nigeria.

Uber Reveals New Mobility And Safety Features For Nigeria

Uber has today announced a range of new products, updates, and features focused on travel, safety and delivery across Sub Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. General Manager for Uber SSA, Kagiso Khaole  adds, “Our aspiration is to move more people and goods to more cities, innovate new features and products, raise the bar on safety, explore […]

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Uber Launches A Suite Of New Product And Safety Features Across SSA

Today Uber announced the launch of multiple new products and features which are going live this month in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria. The launch, which took place simultaneously across various locations in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), also showcased Audio Recording, the latest addition to its suite of safety features. Speaking at the […]

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