Afrikaans Uber is chasing after English customers
E-hailing service Wanatu has recently shifted its focus to winning over more non-Afrikaans speakers seeking alternatives to larger ride-hailing platforms.
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E-hailing service Wanatu has recently shifted its focus to winning over more non-Afrikaans speakers seeking alternatives to larger ride-hailing platforms.
Wanatu has recently made significant changes to its operating model to ensure long-term sustainability, including reducing drivers’ basic salaries while introducing an incentive system with potential extra earnings for good performance.
An Uber driver has told MyBroadband that vehicle inspectors are soliciting bribes to modify car inspection reports.
Many e-hailing drivers in South Africa cannot afford to buy their own vehicles or vehicles that are considered acceptable for use on these services.
MyBroadband compared the ways in which Bolt and Uber assess whether vehicles are suitable for their ride-hailing services.
As a former vehicle rental service CEO, Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage has extensive experience in the transport industry. We asked what he would do if he were charged with regaining the public’s trust in Uber or Bolt.