Uber today has announced the launch of its latest product, uberPOA, providing the citizens of Mombasa a safe, reliable and affordable option to move from one place to another on a Tuk Tuk by using…
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With bikes, transit, Uber unveils urban transport vision
Uber said Wednesday it plans to add mass transit, bike-sharing and other options to its mobile app, as it unveiled a vision for urban transport that goes well beyond its core ridesharing offer. Chief executive…
Hackers stole data from 57 million Uber riders, drivers: CEO
Uber said Tuesday hackers compromised personal data from some 57 million riders and drivers in a breach kept hidden for a year. “None of this should have happened, and I will not make excuses for…
Electric jet startup could become ‘Uber in the sky’
Eviation Aircraft chief executive Omer Bar-Yohay pictures a day not too far away when summoning a bargain plane ride with a smartphone will be as easy as hailing Uber. The Israel-based startup working on a…
Uber launches Real-Time ID Check in Kenya
Riding-hailing app, Uber, has launched their latest safety update in Kenya. Dubbed as the “Real-Time ID Check”, the update is an intelligent new safety feature that periodically prompts drivers to share a selfie before going…
Have a good idea? Request a ride to pitch to an investor #UberPITCH
UberPITCH powered by Mettā in conjunction with Nairobi Innovation Week, are giving entrepreneurs a chance of a lifetime. That’s right – anyone with a good idea can submit an application and request a ride to…
#CarNews: Daimler to supply self-driving cars for Uber
German auto giant Daimler on Tuesday said it had struck a partnership with Uber to supply self-driving cars for the US ride-hailing company. The tie-up comes as both carmakers and ridesharing firms are jockeying to…
Share an UberCHOPPER with Eric Omondi, Huddah Monroe, Larry Madowo in Nairobi
On Sunday, September 4, UberCHOPPER will be bringing scenery and sky-high style to you at the tap of a button. Endorsed by Magical Kenya, lucky winners will enjoy a 20 minute chopper ride celebrating either the…
Uber lost at least $1.27 bn in first half of year: report
The on-demand car ride service Uber lost at least $1.27 billion in the first half of this year, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing sources close to the matter. As a private company, San Francisco-based Uber…
Nairobi becomes first city in Africa to adopt Uber cash, mobile money
Uber officially announced that everyone in Nairobi can now pay using cash and mobile money starting today, after the successful conclusion of a two month payment pilot. Nairobi is one of the fastest growing cities…