Ride Hailing

Passengers' and drivers' safety has been a major issue for ride-hailing platforms like Bolt and Uber. In response to these issues and endless complaints, ride-hailing companies like Bolt and Uber continue to introduce new features with the hope of improving the safety of riders and... Read More

SafeCar, the car-hailing service from SafeBoda, has made a big impact since its launch in September 2022. With over 2,000 rides per week in its early stages, SafeCar has demonstrated significant demand among customers. Although the company has made strides to include all the necessary... Read More

In recent years, food delivery apps have become increasingly popular in Uganda, providing convenient options for customers looking to have their meals delivered straight to their doorsteps. Among the many options available, two of the most popular are Glovo and Jumia Food. In this article,... Read More

There seems to be so much to deal with these days, traffic, fuel scarcity, non-existent work-life balance or even keeping in shape. The good news is that with all these new fintech apps(SafeBoda and Wave Uganda), there is one less thing you need to worry... Read More

Conventional wisdom is that SMEs and small businesses are the engines for economic and social developments that's why it's important for both private and government arms to support them. MTN Uganda since 2016 has had a dedicated business combo of SMS, data, and calls bundles... Read More

Gokada launched in Nigeria in 2018 as a ride-hailing startup, with a focus on Lagos at the time. However, the sudden ban on commercial motorcycle activities in Lagos by the Lagos State government forced the startup to shut down its ride-hailing operations and pivot into... Read More

Ekocab is a newly introduced mobile ride-hailing company with operations in Lagos, Nigeria. The company looks to take on already established names like Uber, Bolt with wide penetration in the Nigerian market. Ever since the ban on motorcycles and tricycles in central Lagos, the Lagos... Read More

Just the other day, I was conversing with a colleague of mine about carpool apps trying to make headway in a cutthroat transport sector. But today, I came across an even better idea: Easy Matatu [easymatatu.com]. Easy Matatu is a mobile platform that connects commuters... Read More

The ride-hailing scene in Nairobi is a rather vibrant one. Players like Uber, Bolt, inDriver and Little are all fighting for a chance to be the ones to drive you around town. However, for a while now, the privilege of hailing a ride has been... Read More