Uber to Invest R5 Billion in South Africa, Targeting 300,000 New Jobs in Bike Delivery and Ride-Hailing

Didn't know Uber Moto was basically a motorcycle-taxi service — learned something new.

Feels like the investment race among delivery and ride-hailing platforms is really heating up in the Middle East and Africa too.

South Africa is a region where gig-worker motorcycle demand is growing, so this investment call makes sense.

If they're adding 300,000 drivers, I'd want them to build out safety training and accident-response systems alongside it.

They say Uber Moto is boosting motorcycle demand, but the details on driver treatment and safety measures aren't visible.

5 billion rand to add 300,000 drivers — even spread over a 10-year plan, that's a pretty massive investment.