South Africa: Uber Expansion, New Tasks, New Strategies - Dec 2023

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SOUTH AFRICA:

UBER EXPANSION
NEW TASKS, NEW STRATEGIES

Company Updates

Uber Eats & Yassir Partnership Update!

๐ŸŒ More Places:
2,000+ groceries added to Uber Eats in Gauteng.
Expansion to additional locations.
๐Ÿš€ Strategic Growth:
Supports Uber's South African market strategy.
๐Ÿ›’ Enhanced Variety:
Diverse selection
Innovative improvements.

Uber's Evolution: Introducing Uber Tasks

๐Ÿš™ New Service Alert:
Users can now hire drivers for household tasks.
Expansion beyond traditional ride-sharing and delivery services.
Uber's commitment to diversifying its platform.

Uber Eats South Africa Launches Uber Eats Market!

Introduced on the food delivery app.
Expect delivery within one hour of placing your order.

STRIKE ACTION AGAINST UBER, BOLT, AND INDRIVE

๐Ÿš— Key Concerns:
Low pricing and commission rates affecting drivers' earnings.
Safety issues recognized as a significant factor behind the strike.
๐Ÿค Involvement and Representation:
Western Cape E-Hailing Association (WCEA) representing workers' interests.
Workers' group actively involved in addressing concerns.
๐Ÿš• Companies Involved:
Concerns raised across major platforms - Uber, Bolt, and inDrive.
Drivers advocate for necessary changes without reported resolutions.

FAIRWORK RATINGS

SweepSouth 7/10

M4Jam 6/10

Mr. Delivery 6/10

Uber Eats 2/10

inDrive 0/10

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