Kumasi, arguably the second busiest City after the country’s capital, Accra stands to benefit from Uber services by close of the third quarter, this year, this is according to General Manger of Uber Sub-Saharan Africa, Alon Lits. Mr. Lits explained that the introduction in the Ashanti Region would be complete by September 2017. The American … Read more
Uber has been criticised many times over the way it runs its business Ride-sharing firm Uber is facing a criminal investigation by the US government. The scrutiny has started because the firm is accused of using “secret” software that let it operate in regions where it was banned or restricted. The software, called “greyball”, helped … Read more
The US government is investigating Uber for the use of secret software called Greyball that allows it to operate in areas where it is banned or restricted, says the Washington Post The US government has launched a criminal investigation into Uber for the use of secret software that enabled the company to operate in areas … Read more
Uber’s CEO is gambling with his company’s future Kalanick, CEO of Uber, who The New York Times recently described as a businessman willing to win at any cost. Although it’s hard to imagine, Kalanick may be putting his mighty Uber at risk. And that risk bears a hefty price, since these days the fortunes of … Read more
Uber operators are under attack from some taxi drivers in Ghana’s capital, Accra. The traditional Taxi drivers at the Accra Mall and the Airport enclave have become hostile towards their rival Uber drivers. According to an Uber driver who spoke to Starr Business’ Osei Owusu Amankwaah, Taxi drivers based at the Accra Mall threatened to … Read more
Uber has unveiled plans to partner with plane manufacturers to develop and test a network of flying cars by 2020. The ride-sharing company said it will run trials in the US city of Dallas and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The flying electric taxis are being developed with aviation companies including Embraer and Bell … Read more
The international transport company Uber says it plans to launch a fleet of flying cars by 2020, the BBC has reported. It said initial networks would be set up in the US city of Dallas and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The flying taxis are being developed in partnership with a handful of … Read more
Some taxi drivers in the country are protesting the popularity of ride hailing service, Uber, saying they are being pushed out of business by the operations of Uber. According to the taxi drivers, Uber, which uses a mobile app to connect commuters to drivers, since its arrival last year has seen taxi drivers record a … Read more
The successes of the Uber commercial transport services, in Ghana has angered some taxi drivers who think that Uber was taking away their business. The taxi drivers, especially from the Committed Drivers Association have initiated a series of media campaigns to tout their plight for government’s attention. They were on Kasapa FM on Thursday and … Read more
The introduction of Uber taxi services in Ghana is driving local cab drivers out of business, Francis Appiah, Public Relations Officer of the Committed Drivers Association of Ghana, has said. Uber, a technology company that connects passengers and drivers, began operations in Ghana last year. However, local drivers have expressed worry about their drop in … Read more
Taxi unions in the country have given government a 4-day ultimatum to force Uber services to comply with all operational terms in running taxi-cab services in the country. The taxi drivers have hinted of plans to boycott payment of income tax, and all other taxes, cost that comes with commercial operation of such transport. A … Read more
Uber relaunched in Taiwan with a limited version of its ride-hailing service Thursday, as the scandal-hit firm struggles to get back on the road in the nation after regulatory wrangling with the government. The ride-share smartphone app, which has faced a barrage of regulatory challenges around the world as well as a slew of recent … Read more
Uber and Old Mutual have come together to take drivers in Accra, Lagos and Nairobi through a money management course. The course forms part of the Global Money Week celebrations and is being organised with the theme “Learn. Save. Earn.” Drivers who will be a part of the course will be empowered with the skills … Read more
Ride-hailing group Uber Technologies [UBER. UL] will withdraw services in Denmark next month due to a taxi law that sets out new requirements for drivers such as mandatory fare meters, the company said on Tuesday. Uber has faced headwinds since its app went online in Denmark in 2014 as local taxi driver unions, companies and … Read more
Uber has grounded its fleet of self-driving cars pending an investigation into the crash of an Uber vehicle in Arizona, a spokesperson for the car-hailing service said Sunday. No one was seriously injured in the accident which occurred Friday in Tempe, Arizona while the vehicle was in self-driving mode, the company said. “We are continuing … Read more
Uber chief Travis Kalanick will remain in the driver’s seat as the scandal-tainted on-demand ride service tries to plot a friendlier course with workers, riders and drivers. Board member Arianna Huffington joined executives Tuesday to update journalists on efforts to steady the wheel at the San Francisco-based firm, with help from a second in command … Read more
Uber president Jeff Jones is leaving the company after less than six months. A source at the taxi booking app told the BBC the resignation was “completely unexpected”. They said Mr Jones was frustrated the company was hiring a new chief operating officer and that he was not among the candidates. But according to technology … Read more
Uber president Jeff Jones is leaving the company after less than six months. A source at the taxi booking app told the BBC the resignation was “completely unexpected”. They said Mr Jones was frustrated the company was hiring a new chief operating officer and that he was not among the candidates. But according to technology … Read more
Ridesharing giant Uber took another hit with the departure of its president, Jeff Jones, after just six months, US media reported on Sunday. Jones’ departure comes after a series of difficulties at Uber, Recode and The Wall Street Journal reported. According to Recode, Jones had voiced dissatisfaction with the company’s strategies. Reached by AFP, Uber … Read more
Uber’s rise to the top of the ride-sharing industry is due in large part to its hard-charging founder and chief executive, Travis Kalanick. But while Kalanick has steered Uber to a valuation in the tens of billions of dollars with operations worldwide, he and the company have been bruised by this aggressiveness, prompting a search … Read more