Uber is officially transitioning from the road to the sky. On Wednesday, the ride-hailing giant previewed its long-awaited air taxi booking service, which is slated to launch in Dubai later this year. The program utilizes electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Joby Aviation, fully integrating aerial travel into the existing Uber app ecosystem….
The fourth episode of TechCentral’s electric motoring show, Watts & Wheels, covers a packed news agenda, two vehicle reviews and an in-depth look at the 2026 South African Car of the Year semi-finalists. The episode opens with the latest EV news, including fresh import duty statistics from Donald MacKay of XA Global Trade Advisors and…
2025 hasn’t treated all artificial intelligence stocks the same. From Google to Uber and less-well-known companies such as Constellation Software and Chegg in-between, analysts are weighing in on which international tech stocks will soar or stumble in the year ahead. The assessment comes as 2025 wraps up – a year characterised by an unprecedented wave…
Uber South Africa is actively exploring the transition to electric motorbikes for its popular Uber Moto service, aligning with the company’s broader commitment to sustainable mobility. The Uber Moto service, which offers quick and affordable short-distance trips, has seen rapid growth in Johannesburg since its launch. Read: Epson CO-W01 Projector Review: Project Success While the…
Uber Moto … and a decidely non-electric motorbike Uber South Africa is exploring switching to electric motorbikes for its Uber Moto service, which is aimed at riders wanting quick, short-distance trips. The company launched its first fleet of electric cars in Johannesburg last month. Uber Go Electric allows commuters to pay entry-level prices like those…
Uber South Africa this week launched its first fleet of electric cars in Johannesburg. By the end of January, it plans to have 350 EVs on the city’s roads. Uber Go Electric allows commuters to pay entry-level prices like those for Uber Go, and for drivers Uber has said the EVs will improve the economics…
The e-hailing firm has introduced its Uber Go Electric fleet in SA. E-hailing firm Uber has introduced Uber Go Electric, its first fully electric product in SA. Operated through fleet partner Valternative, Uber says introducing electric-powered mobility is a step toward a product offering that is “cleaner, more sustainable and more cost-effective”. Founded in 2022,…
Uber in South Africa has launched its first fleet of electric vehicles. The roll-out has started in Johannesburg. There are currently 70 cars on the road, and 350 will be on the streets by the end of January. The Henrey Minicar 4-seater has been imported from China by Valternative Energy, which has partnered with Uber…
Spar omnichannel executive Blake Raubenheimer South Africa’s online grocery market is shifting rapidly, and Spar, which is coming from behind in the on-demand grocery delivery market, is betting big on its partnership with Uber Eats to grow its market share. What started as a limited roll-out with Uber Eats in July has turned into an…
The Uber, Department of Employment and Labour, and Presidential Youth Employment Intervention delegation at the partnership launch event. With transport costs often cited among the key barriers in young people’s pursuit of employment, a newly-forged initiative is looking to overcome that obstacle. E-hailer Uber SA and employment accelerator Harambee yesterday announced a partnership that will…
