south africa
New Year’s Eve Ride Guide
The countdown to 2017 has begun! No matter what time of day your celebrations begin or end, Uber is a safe and convenient way to get there and back home. On this busy night, fares may be higher between midnight and 3am as people head home for the night. So make sure to check the […]
Ride like a local and discover PE
New to Uber? Sign up here and enter the promo code UBERLOVESPE2016 for a free first ride up to R100! Port Elizabeth is known as The Friendly City for a good reason. The city boasts some of the best weather in the country and is a bustling hub of outdoor activities – think beautiful beaches, […]
Ride like a local and discover Cape Town
New to Uber? Sign up here and enter the promo code UBERLOVESCT for a free first ride up to R100! Cape Town has a reputation for being one of South Africa’s most-visited tourist destinations, and with good reason! The Mother City has it all – beautiful scenery, a laid-back lifestyle and a vibrant culture. Ride […]
Ride like a local and discover Durban
New to Uber? Sign up here and enter the promo code UBERLOVESDURBS for a free first ride up to R100! From rickshaws and bunny-chows, to world class stadiums and sports teams, Durban is certainly a city with a unique identity. Whether you’re heading to Florida Road for dinner, or to the beach to work on […]
#NeighbourhoodLove is coming to Joburg and Pretoria!
New to Uber? Sign up here and enter the promo code LOVEJOZIPTA2016 for a free first ride up to R100! Joburg and Pretoria, its time to celebrate your cities! For the next 8 days, we’re giving you the chance to head to your favourite local destinations and enjoy a few sweet deals. Simply ride, show […]
Get your party started with UberEVENTS!
From the grandest gatherings to the smallest soirees, there’s a lot that goes into making sure your event is a hit — including ensuring your guests can get to and from easily. If you are looking to plan an event this holiday season, you’re in luck! Today we are launching UberEVENTS, our easy self-service solution that […]
Joburg, your taste of something new is here!
New to UberEATS? Sign up here, download the UberEATS app and enter the promo code UBEREATS16 on checkout for a free first order of up to R100! Joburg has always been a city of firsts for Uber – it was the first African market to launch and now it’s the first city in Africa to welcome UberEATS! UberEATS […]
Flight Booked. Bags Packed. Ride Scheduled.
Since Uber’s magic of “push a button and get a ride” launched 6 years ago, people have valued the ability to access rides on-demand through our app. But we’ve also heard from our riders that sometimes they want to arrange a pickup in advance so they can rest assured that an Uber will be available […]
Prioritising your safety: our improved safety features
We are deeply committed to safety and we are always looking at ways we can make Uber safer and more reliable for you. Today, we are announcing improvements to the rider and driver app, as we continue to better our technology to fulfill our commitment to the safety for all who use Uber. Our technology […]
