3 Uber-like startups in Uganda you probably haven’t heard of

Uber is in Uganda, and it’s causing a lot of excitement in the transportation industry. I’ve already taken my first Uber ride an probably you have too. Uber pricing in particular is one of the great things about the App. Uber charges a lot less than what your regular special hire charges.

But before Uber landed, there are a number of startups that are equally changing the transportation landscape in Uganda.

Spe

Spe bills itself as “Uganda’s first-of-its-kind tech-enabled taxi cab service”. The taxi service goal is to bring convenience and affordability to Uganda’s public transportation sector.

Spe charges about Ugx 3,000 per Km for individuals and about Ugx 2,500 per Km for corperate clients. It accepts Visa/Mastercard, check, bank transfer as well as MTN Mobile money and Airtel money.

Transprt.Me

Transprt.me wants you to “focus on your fun trip” while they take care of the rest. With over 100 drivers with in Kampala and suburbs according to the startup, Transprt.me connects commuters with available transport in their neighbourhood. From trucks, to cabs, to breakdown towers, the company offers multi-purpose transportation.

Transprt.me doesn’t yet have standard fares on its website. Payment is directly made to driver after an agreed negotiated fee is reached.

SafeBoda 

Safeboda is “your city ride”. If you visit Uganda and you miss out on a motorcycle-taxi ride(Boda boda), then I can tell you confidently that you’ve missed a great deal. But Bodas are also notoriously known for being unsafe. This is where Safeboda comes in.

SafeBoda offers a safer motorcycle-taxi experience in Africa. They are a fast growing community of the best drivers and responsible passengers. Of the three, Safeboda seems to be the only one with a mobile app.

So there you have it; 3 Uber-like tech-driven transportation companies in Uganda you should know. If you know of any that we could have missed out, let us know in the comments below.

Image: transprt.me

About David Okwii

David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology. When he's not writing or tinkering, David enjoys connecting with nature and exploring the outdoors.