Amy'Leigh De Jager 'was never the same' after kidnapping
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Uber's 'business is finished' in Turkey, Erdogan says
About 17,400 taxis operate in Istanbul, home to about a fifth of Turkey’s population of 81 million people, and since Uber entered the country in 2014 tensions have risen sharply.
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[WATCH] Safety app launched to protect Uber drivers from violence
E-hailing driver service Uber has teamed up with technology app called Aura in a bid to improve the safety of its drivers in South Africa.
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Study finds Uber's growth slows after year of scandal
EMarketer’s projections for 2022 show Uber with nearly 74% of customers, while its US competitor Lyft continues to grow its market share of ride-hailing customers.
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Uber loses its license in southern UK coastal city of Brighton
The Silicon Valley firm is also battling a decision by London’s transport regulator last September to strip the firm of its license.
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No clarity on identity of man found dead in car in Bonteheuwel
The body was found in a car on the corner of Jakkalsvlei Avenue and Jakes Gerwel Drive on Sunday night.
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Uber launches new app for drivers
The move follows Uber’s ‘180 days of change’ programme that was launched last June.
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Woman dies in Arizona after being hit by Uber self-driving car
According to police, the accident in Tempe, Arizona occurred late Sunday or early Monday morning.
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Investigation into damage to property, intimidation after cab drivers clash
Uber and Taxify drivers were joined by TUT students for a march on Friday in defiance of the violence between them and meter taxi drivers.
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Uber driver speaks out after murder of Siyabonga Ngcobo
Several drivers from e-hailing services say it’s disappointing that a young man like Ngcobo who was simply trying to make ends meet was brutally killed.
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Uber introduces new safety features as it fights to retain London license
Uber is appealing against Transport for London’s decision to strip it of its operating license in September last year.
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Uber CEO focused on 'responsible growth', seeks fresh start in Germany
The US company was now set on 'going from growth-at-all-costs to responsible growth' and its plans include making a fresh start in Germany.
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Uber agrees to settle US lawsuit filed by India rape victim
The Uber driver was convicted of the rape, which occurred in Delhi in 2014, in a criminal case in India. He was sentenced in 2015 to life in prison.
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Uber celebrates 4 years of operating in Africa
In a statement released on Tuesday, the service says it is proud of what it has achieved in such a short space of time.
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Backlogs at Transport Dept cause delays for partner drivers - Uber
Transport Minister Joe Masangwanyi issued a warning to e-hailing cab providers without licences saying their vehicles would be impounded.
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Uber distances itself from Sandton violence
Uber drivers attacked metered taxis with rocks after an Uber vehicle was torched allegedly by metered taxi drivers.
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Uber cars torched near Gautrain Station
Metered taxi drivers have previously called on the government to kick Uber out of the country, saying the service is putting them out of business.
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Uber relieved as suspect arrested for pouring acid on driver
Thirty-four-year-old Kgomotso Tiro picked up a cash client in Northcliff who allegedly poured acid on him.
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2 arrested for trying to hijack Uber driver in JHB
It's understood the two men requested an Uber trip from Roodepoort to Pretoria.
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Ipid probes suspect’s death in Diep River hijacking
The woman had allegedly been part of a group of four who hijacked a vehicle on Thursday morning.
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Mbalula: We’re intervening heavily in Uber, metered taxi drivers feud
Violent clashes between the warring groups have escalated recently, with confrontations near the airport and Gautrain stations.
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One person arrested for assaulting cop outside Sandton Gautrain station
Officers responded to reports of fighting between metered taxi drivers and Uber drivers on Monday afternoon.
