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Ride-hailing apps: Will tech solve our transport issues or will the issues break the new companies?

Movement in Kampala otherwise is too expensive with no set price regulation for trips, too disorganised and too slow. But do these companies need more app features to stay relevant and become profitable or are they doomed by the city?

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 adds multiple stops, but still no shared rides in Kampala

Uber has added a new feature to their ridesharing app that allows riders to request with multiple stops

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.

Uber cuts fares in face of increased competition

Uber has lowered prices for its cheaper uberX option in Kampala; the new fares came into effect on 9 February.

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