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[ANALYSIS] 2 very different responses to Uber - Kenya & South Africa
Disruptive competition through technology can bring substantial benefits to consumers, but it also raises competition and socio-economic issues.
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Police disperse Uber drivers outside head office
The drivers, who were blocking Parktown street, are demanding a meeting with management, saying they are not included in policy making.
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Meter taxi drivers vow to claim taxi industry from Uber
Operators say Uber is not operating according to industry standards and the competition is unfair.
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[WATCH] Uber drivers protest for protection
Uber drivers gathered at the company’s head office on Friday in an attempt to speak to management about their security fears after attacks by metered taxi drivers.
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[WATCH] Metered taxi drivers demand government hear them
After blocking roads to OR Tambo Airport, drivers of metered taxis demanded to be addressed by government to hear their calls for Uber to leave SA.
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Uber calls on all taxi drivers to work together
Meter taxi drivers obstructed traffic on Friday morning during an illegal go-slow on the R24 and R21 highways, calling for Uber to leave SA.
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R24 #TaxiProtest through your eyes
EWN brings you the heavy traffic delays caused by Gauteng metered taxi drivers blocking parts of the R24 highway.
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#TaxiProtest R24/R21 - View from the traffic desk
EWN Traffic reporters Aki Anastasiou and Karabo Tjale shared what they saw during the #MeterTaxiProtest this morning.
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[UPDATE] Protesting metered taxi drivers block entrances to OR Tambo
Taxi drivers are protesting against cab hailing service Uber but officials say they didn't grant permission for the demonstration.
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Going nowhere! Metered taxi operators block parts of R24 highway
The morning rush has already been affected, with authorities saying traffic has come to a standstill.
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As criticism mounts, Uber seeks chief operating officer to temper CEO
The ride-services firm is looking for a chief operating officer to help run the company, which has been battered by a series of damning revelations.
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Uber used secret tool to evade authorities
Ride services company Uber Technologies Inc for years has used a secret tool to avoid authorities in markets where its service faced resistance by law enforcement.
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Uber CEO argues with driver on camera, admits he needs ‘leadership help’
The chat between CEO Travis Kalanick and Fawzi Kamel goes from 'good to see you' to how Kalanick ruined it for the drivers.
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Uber drivers say enough is enough
On Saturday a group of Uber drivers had an anti-violence convoy from Marlboro to Sandton.
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Uber drivers aim to raise awareness following attacks
Drivers say they want to bring awareness about the violence they face on a daily basis.
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Uber driver attacked in Gauteng
Police say the windows and tyres of the Uber vehicle were slashed in the incident on Wednesday.
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Uber open to partnership talks with Park Station metered taxi drivers
Uber SA says it is open to discussing possible partnerships with metered taxi drivers around the Park Station area.
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Drivers: Uber head office won't assist with reports of intimidation
Some Uber drivers have told EWN of the continuous intimidation they face from meter taxi drivers.
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Saudi embrace of ride-hailing apps drives economic, social change
Saudi Arabia hopes its plan to bring a further 1.3 million women into the workforce by 2030 will be given a lift from Uber.
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'Uber lost over $800m in third quarter 2016'
According to Bloomberg the privately held ride-hailing company’s $800 million in losses did not include its operations in China.
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[OPINION] Taxis are uber cool
Haji Mohamed Dawjee makes the case for a minibus to Sea Point instead of an Uber.
