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Uber Launches Electric Bikes in Kenya, its first in Africa

Uber Launches Electric Bikes in Kenya, its first in Africa

Uber has announced the introduction of electric bikes also known as “boda bodas,” in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. This marks a first for Uber in Africa and represents a significant milestone in sustainable mobility as part of the company's efforts to be a zero-emission company by 2040. The

Bike-Hailing Business Perils in Nigeria: Examining SafeBoda's Masterplan

Alastair Sussock

Bike-Hailing Business Perils in Nigeria: Examining SafeBoda's Masterplan

After the Lagos state government ban on motorcycles, residents are having to deal with fare hikes and staking their mental health. The ban has also led to the diversification of startups such as Maxng, and Gokada as well as failed business operations as in the case of OPay‘s ORide

Bike-Hailing Businesses Perils in Nigeria: Diversification as a Means to What End?

Bike-Hailing Businesses Perils in Nigeria: Diversification as a Means to What End?

To live in Lagos is to survive a living hell – or so it seems. Waking up by 4 am to escape the traffic or at least to get to work early amidst traffic, then having to join the evening rush hour with a population of not less than 15 million

Uber, Bolt among other ride-hailing companies face strict regulations in Kenya

Uber, Bolt among other ride-hailing companies face strict regulations in Kenya

Kenya National Transport and Safety Commission (NTSA) has embarked on the move to enforce its 18% commission cap on ride-hailing companies – Bolt, Uber and Little – in the country. According to Uber, the company cannot agree with the stipulated commission because it is 7% lesser than its current charge of 25%

SafeBoda launches new product to compete with existing ride-hailing companies

SafeBoda launches new product to compete with existing ride-hailing companies

SafeBoda has launched its new product, SafeCar, its ride-hailing service in Uganda and Nigeria. The product now serves as a competitor to existing taxi ride-hailing companies such as Uber, Little and Bolt in Nigeria and Uganda markets. Launched in 2017 in Uganda as its first market and first ride-hailing company

Nigerian Mobility startup, Moove closes $10 million round led by NPK Capital to expand across Africa

Nigerian Mobility startup, Moove closes $10 million round led by NPK Capital to expand across Africa

The mobility fintech company Moove has secured a $10 million financing deal from NBK Capital Partners Mezzanine Fund II. This makes the sixth investment from the Fund advised by NBK Capital Partners and the first investment in Africa. Moove is a mobility fintech that is Uber’s exclusive fleet partner

Uber launches UberMoto; a new mobility service in western Nigerian city

Uber launches UberMoto; a new mobility service in western Nigerian city

The ride-hailing platform, Uber, has launched UberMoto, a motorcycle ride-hailing service in the western Nigerian city of Ibadan. Through the Uber app, riders can access affordable and convenient rides on two wheels at a go, with a minimum fare of $0.24. The features using Ubermoto as the same for