Celebrate Earth Day by splitting your fare

This Earth Day, 22 April 2017, we encourage you to start making those small changes which will ultimately add up to making a difference to our planet. Did you know that you can reduce congestion, fuel consumption and carbon emissions simply by ditching your keys and sharing a ride with friends or family? One of […]

#WhyIRide with Crystal Newman

“Rain is beautiful. From inside an Uber.” – Anonymous In this weather, everyone in Kampala deserves a safe, reliable and comfortable ride. We had a chat with Crystal Newman, a Ugandan journalist, to find out why she rides with Uber and here’s what she told us. Tell us about yourself? My name is Crystal Newman. […]

#WhyIRide Uber in Kampala

Whether you are headed to work, a friend’s house, home from the club, or playing tourist on the weekends — you deserve to ride safely. So today we’re kicking off a new series highlighting our top riders in the community called ‘Why I Ride’ to learn more about why they trust Uber to help them […]

Kampala, Do You Want To Win 100 Free Rides?

Do you want to ride free for 1 whole month? All you have to do is refer your non-Ubering friends and family to take their first Uber ride with your personal invite code and we will double your free rides! How many free rides can you win, you ask? Not 10, not 50, how about […]

Support at the tap of a button

At Uber, we work day in and day out to provide a great experience for drivers and riders in cities all over the world. But, we know there will always be times when you need to get in contact: a purse left in a car, an incorrect fare, a bug in the app. And, when […]

Join the Uber Uganda Brand Ambassador Team!

Looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a fast-growing brand? Then you’ve come to the right place! We’re looking for talented Brand Ambassadors to keep spreading the word about Uber and help take us to new heights in Kampala. ARE YOU UBER BA MATERIAL? There’s no single characteristic that makes up an Uber BA. […]

#UberCHOMA in Kampala

This Friday, February 17, in partnership with Choma Zone Bar & Grill, we’re bringing free Nyama Choma to the people of Kampala. No need to leave the office for lunch. We’ll bring it to you at the tap of a button. HERE’S HOW IT WORKS Open the Uber app between 12PM (noon) – 2PM on Friday, […]

Kampala, your uberX fares are lower than ever!

We want to make sure that uberX is one of the most affordable ways to get around, all day, every day. As of today, February 9, we’re lowering uberX prices in Kampala. Whether you’re commuting to and from work, running quick errands, or just meeting friends, with these new rates you can Uber further and […]

Upfront pricing and authorization holds on your trips

At Uber, we’re always trying to give you the most seamless experience possible, from the moment you request a ride to when you’re dropped-off at your destination. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’re rolling out upfront fares in Kampala! With upfront fares, all you have to do is enter your pickup and drop-off locations, and […]

Ringing in 2017 in Kampala

Happy New Year, Kampala! After several New Year’s Eves under our belt, we’ve learned that millions of people in cities around the world rely on Uber for a safe, reliable ride to and from their celebrations. This year, we wanted to spotlight how riders in Kampala used Uber when ringing in the New Year. Check […]