It seems some Uber drivers have found a way to rob the ride-hailing platform by abusing the cash payment option. So far, from iAfrikan's investigation, the method used seems to be limited to South Africa with only a low percentage of Uber customers we spoke with having experienced it. In…
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Uber Clarifies That Labour Ruling In South Africa Only Applies To 7 Of Its Driver Partners And Not All Of Them
Last week we reported on a ruling by South Africa's Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) which stated that Uber drivers are now able to form unions, bargain and strike. In a statement sent to iAfrikan, Uber South Africa have clarified that the ruling as it is only applies…
Uber Drivers In South Africa Are Now Considered As Employees Of The Ride Hailing Platform
South Africa's Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has made a ruling that Uber drivers are now able to form unions, bargain and strike. This effectively means Uber drivers in South Africa are treated like employees, and not independent contractors as Uber argued. The ruling is interesting in that…
Uber South Africa Is Offering Fifty Percent Off All Rides In Or Out Of Soweto
Somehow we missed this interesting offer by Uber in South Africa, they are offering 50% off your ride fare if you are going into or out of Soweto. The offer kicked off on 16 June 2017 and ends on 16 July 2017. Better still, unlike all the usual Uber discounts,…
You Can Now Swipe Your Card To Pay For Uber Rides In South Africa
Uber South Africa cars fitted with the Thumbzup POS (Point Of Sale device) are now available in South Africa allowing Uber customers to pay for their rides using their credit or debit cards. The partnership between Uber South Africa and Thumbzup was announced towards the end of April 2017. What…