African startups raised $597m in Q1 2026; but fewer ventures are getting the money
The year 2026 has started pretty well as far as funding for African startups is concerned. Data reveals…
South Africa’s e-hailing union wants to send young Uber drivers to university
The National E-hailing Federation of South Africa (NEFSA) has disclosed plans to help young Uber and Bolt drivers…
African startups raised $151m in March, a 202% YOY increase
Venture funding into African startups has continued to flow rather steadily in 2026 with the latest data indicating…
AUATON is weak and divided that’s why Uber, Bolt, inDrive ignore them – union leader
The founding secretary of Nigeria’s e-hailing drivers and app workers union, Comrade Ayoade Ibrahim, has described the union’s…
Bolt is blocking passengers with low ratings from drivers
Leading ride-sharing company, Bolt, said it was blocking passengers who received low ratings from drivers. The company said…
Uber drivers in South Africa demand fare adjustment, reduced commission amid fuel price hike
Uber and Bolt drivers operating under the umbrella of the National e-hailing Federation of South Africa (NEFSA), have…
Lagos e-hailing drivers threaten to dump Uber, Bolt, inDrive for local alternatives
Again, e-hailing drivers under the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), have threatened to dump the…
Fuel price hike: Nigerian drivers groan as Uber, others raise fares in Australia, New Zealand
As fuel prices continue to climb internationally, businesses that depend on the commodity for productivity have increased their…
Moove may let drivers use non-Uber competitors to boost earnings
After four years of operating exclusively on the Uber app, Moove may be considering allowing drivers to get…
Uber, Bolt drivers in Benin to embark on 7 days strike over ‘unsustainable’ income
Uber and Bolt drivers under the umbrella of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) have…
