Bolt’s electric category is live in Johannesburg, with a Santaco-affiliated association owning the BYD fleet.
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TechCentral’s sums suggest a driverless Tesla Cybercab would struggle to pay its way in Sandton.
Nigeria and Uganda are now closed, leaving Uber in just six African markets after four exits.
Prosus is set to pocket about €2.1-billion from the sale of its remaining stake in Delivery Hero to Uber.
The Gautrain Management Agency reportedly plans to launch its own Uber- and Bolt-style e-hailing service in October.
Uber reportedly plans to invest over $10-billion in robo-taxis and launch driverless services in 28 cities by 2028.
The pledge comes as the ride-hailing giant lobbies government for regulatory relief on e-hailing licensing.
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New e-hailing rules aim for safety, but costs, delays and provincial gaps undermine effective implementation.
Uber is weighing electric bikes for Uber Moto as demand rises and its low-cost mobility strategy evolves.