Uber Drivers Shut Down South Africa's Biggest City Amid Fare Dispute

Uber drivers shut down South Africa's biggest city amid fare dispute

Uber users in Johannesburg are being urged to make alternative travel arrangements as Uber drivers plan a protest over ongoing disputes related to fare pricing and commission deductions. According to organisers, hundreds of Uber drivers are expected to gather in Kramerville on Tuesday and then march to Uber’s headquarters in Parktown to deliver a list of grievances. Frustration Driver representative Awelani Mashete says the protest is aimed squa…

Johannesburg E-Hailing Drivers Announce Service Shutdown Over Grievances

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/johannesburg-e-hailing-drivers-announce-service-shutdown-over-grievances/E-hailing drivers in Johannesburg will halt services on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, protesting fare structures, high platform commissions, and chronic licensing delays. The shutdown, expected to disrupt ride-hailing citywide, follows drivers’ calls for commuters to seek alternative t…

Uber Drivers Protest in Johannesburg Over 50% Service Fee

E-hailing drivers in Johannesburg staged a protest outside Uber’s Parktown offices on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, decrying a sharp increase in the company’s service fee, which they claim has surged from 20% to 50%. The demonstration follows the submission of a memorandum to Uber on Monday, with drivers expecting a response by the close of business that day. Florence Mokgwale, an Uber driver and one of the protesters, voiced frustration over the fee …