Ride-hailing Apps
Taxify’s first month in Kampala: the battle for riders is first a battle for drivers
Taxify was welcomed by both riders and drivers, who were happy that the entrant had shaken up things in the taxicab sector. But it's discount - popular with riders - was soon seen as a problem by the drivers
No more Shs3000 trips: Uber increases minimum fare
Uber in Uganda has increased the minimum fare for trips following increased driver discontent
Ride-sharing app Taxify plans Kampala launch
Taxify, an Estonian ride-hailing app, has launched a trial of its service in Kampala, the seventh African city it is expanding to
Uber drivers are using screenshots to cheat riders
Sources close to Uber Uganda say that it has discontinued two drivers so far for using screenshots when charging riders
Uber drivers protest reduced fares
Uber drivers in Kampala are going offline and refusing to take passengers in protest after the company cut fares this month. A section of the drivers says that with the reduced fares, being an Uber driver is no longer a viable business option.