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Most SafeBoda customers have had at least one ride canceled by the rider because they opt for cashless payment methods (i.e.they aren't paying with cash). I know this because I'm an ardent SafeBoda user. Plus, I know quite a number of other users with similar... Read More

Just recently, owners of Nigerian Social Media Twitter handle, ‘@GidiTraffic’ (a traffic update handle) announced the launch of its latest service – a ride-on application called GidiCab. GidiCab will compete for market share with the likes of Bolt, Uber, and OgaTaxi in the ride-hailing market.... Read More

inDriver came to Africa last year in November when they set up shop in Tanzania, followed by South Africa this year in April, and now the service is in Nairobi where they claim to already have over 5,000 drivers on board. The company says they’ve... Read More

Uber Lite is an Android app designed for low-speed connections and low spec phones. Uber Lite is a simple way to request an Uber ride. This simpler version of the Uber app works on any android phone while saving storage space and data. Plus, it’s... Read More

I have had more than two occasions so far where my Uber driver preferred cash payment to debit card. When I registered for an Uber account late last year when they launched, I obviously chose cash payment. I did not have any issues with my... Read More

The newest Google Maps update has finally rolled out the feature that shows ride hailing services alongside destination routes. Google Maps first tested this feature in select Asian and European cities back in August. The app shows proximity to ride hailing services and gives a... Read More

As of yesterday, Vodafone Uganda, a 4G-LTE high-speed broadband data services provider, has partnered with Uber, the technology company that connects riders to drivers, to provide first class transport services to Ugandans. The partnership will be brought to life through Vodafone Uganda’s provision of 4G mobile... Read More

Usually an entrepreneur buys a motorcycle, locally known as boda boda, which they then rent out to a rider who pays them a daily rent on the motorcycle. Anything he makes above rent, he keeps, and then one day a week (usually Saturdays) he doesn’t pay... Read More

The speculation is over. Ridesharing App, Uber is launching in Nairobi in January 22. The App-based transportation company first advertised three vacancies including General Manager, Community Manager and an Operations & Logistics Manager for the Nairobi office on its careers site last year in December. According to... Read More