Latest in Tag: Uber Highlight
Latest in Tag: Uber
Egypt is one of fastest growing markets, Uber supports national development projects: Uber VP to Al-Sisi
West expressed Uberâs mission to deliver a much broader economic impact in the Egyptian market, including Uberâs global commitment to becoming a zero-emission mobility platform by 2040, which was reflected in its participation at Cop27; launching financially inclusive payments solutions for drivers; and choosing Egypt for many global-first launches, such as Uber Shuttle and Uber Shuttle for Business.
Uber joins forces with Paymob to broaden in-app payment solutions in Egypt
Partnership contributes to Egypt Vision 2030 for financial inclusion
Uber raises fairs in Cairo and Alexandria after fuel price increase
In Alexandria, the prices of the Uber X service increased to EGP 8 up from EGP 7.25 as base fair and EGP 2.90 per km up from EGP 2.60. The minimum fair is set to EGP 11 up from EGP 10.
Egyptâs El-Nasr Automotive, Uber test drive Chinese electric vehicle âE70â ahead of local production
Local production of E70 model is scheduled to start by H2 of 2022
Uber launches Connect in Egypt for goods transportation
Egypt is first country to roll out the product in MENA region
Uber launches safety measures, on-trip protocol for coexistence with COVID-19
The ride-hailing service company is taking unprecedented actions to help its customers stay safe and healthy as they move around. It includes requiring riders and drivers to wear face masks in accordance with government precautionary measures, whilst also facilitating a vehicle disinfection service
Careem updates brand following acquisition by Uber
The change, which also see a black dot added to the letter âCâ to reflect the new brand, is set to take place according to Uber policy.
Uber continues community support despite COVID-19 with 7 new partnerships
Partnerships part of Uberâs global pledge supporting healthcare workers and communities
Uber, AXA to provide Egyptâs COVID-19 frontline workers with free trips, meals
The commitment comes after close collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population to support workers at four quarantine hospitals in Cairo and Alexandria.
valU postpones Uber programme instalment payments for three months
Uber drivers will only pay the interest rate for a 3-month period, upfront, as valU aims to shield them from COVID-19 income challenges
Ahmed Khalil appointed as new general manager of Uber Egypt
âI am thrilled and humbled to take on this new challenge. Over the past years, Uber has built a strong foundation that has transformed the industry, and I look forward to leading Uberâs new era, especially after the issuance of the ride-sharing executive regulations in Egypt,â he commented.Â
Uber taxi in Cairo
According to the source, Uber will get a 19% commission from taxi drivers on the cost of each trip, including 2% VAT.
Uber pledges to its customers to comply with ECA regulations
The company sent a full copy of the obligations and controls it pledged to the ECA to all its customers, allowing them to read the fine print.
ECA approves âunder conditionsâ Uber-Careem acquisition deal
The multinational ride-hailing company added in the statement that the acquisition agreement between Uber and Careem, which was inked in March, will now come into effect.
Fyonka: Egyptâs first only-women ride-hailing service, ten months into the market
 âIt not only about providing female commuters with safer rides, but to make women a part of the ride-hailing industry as partners,â says founderÂ
Right of reply: Uber
The company said that âproviding safety and support to riders and drivers are Uberâs number one priority.âÂ
Uber denies negative user experiences circulating on social media
They are not Uber drivers, theyâre independent, third-party transportation providers, says Valentino
Uber Eats celebrates 1bn orders delivered to Eaters worldwideÂ
Uber Eats is changing the way people eat by making food for all occasions, in any location, available for delivery at the push of a button.
Dubci, new Egyptian ride-hailing app to launch in August
Dubci, a new Egypt-based ride-hailing mobile application, is getting ready for launch in August, Mohamed Samir, the former Egyptian armed forces spokesperson, and the companyâs head of human resources, told Daily News Egypt on Monday
UAE approved Uberâs acquisition of Careem
UAE currently 1st country in relevant markets to grant approval of Uberâs acquisition of Careem
Egyptian bus-booking startup Swvl raises $42m in African expansion bid
Swvl, the Cairo based bus-booking app has raised $42m, on Thursday, in a bid to expand further into other parts of Africa, which would most probably include Nigeria
Ridesharing applicationsâ cost, prevalenceÂ
Sometimes using the underground to commute to your full-time job is not convenient, while waiting for the bus is difficult or unbearable, and because some companies know this, ridesharing applications had to come into the picture. A few years ago, the transportations sector welcomed ridesharing applications. What is not to like about them? They are …
Uber, Careem reveal to ECA details of their acquisition deal, waiting for its decision
As per law, ECA to take one of three decisions: approval, rejection, or conditional approval
For First Time in Egypt: Uber launches UberBlack in El Gouna
Uber announced on Wednesday that it has launched UberBlack in Egypt, a premium product that will be operated by the mobility solutions provider, Budget. It added that the product is available in El Gouna starting from 23 April, aiming to facilitate even more choice for riders across Egypt, when it comes to transportation options within …
Uber adds new feature for female drivers to drive only women in Saudi Arabia
Uber announced a new âWomen Preferred Viewâ feature for female drivers in Saudi Arabia which allows them to select only female customers. The launch of this unique feature comes on the back of Uberâs Masaruky initiative that aims to increase womenâs participation in the workforce through access to affordable transportation, in addition to increasing womenâs …
Uber acquires Middle Eastern competitor ride hailing app Careem for $3.1bn
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020
Uber users face technical problems in Cairo
Many users of Uber, the US based ride-hailing application, said they experienced technical problems in using the service. The company has not yet revealed the reasons behind this issue. âIt doesnât work. Both Uber website and app are down. I donât know what is going on,â an Uber user, who has faced some problems in …
Uber launched more affordable options in response to Egyptian governmentâs request for low-cost transport options:Â Waked
Over 200,000 drivers use Uber to increase their income
Uber aims to have fewer private vehicles on road: product director
Cairo might be wonderful place for our flying cars project
Uber launches bus service, easy-to-use app in Egypt
Debut ceremony included presenting new simpler version of its application called âUber Liteâ