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taxi
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The N1 Truck Driving Video Causing Outrage On Social Media
20 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
South Africa’s roads are notorious for being safety hazards, and here are two prime examples of what can go wrong on just about any day.
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Someone Finally Mapped Out Cape Town’s Taxi Routes
02 Mar 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
We know that taxis ferry thousands of people around the Mother City every day, but now we finally have a map that shows exactly how they do it.
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It’s Official – This SA City Has The Worst Taxi Drivers
30 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Eish, taxi drivers are the epitome of disrespecting the law of the road. Here’s which South African city has the worst of them.
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Is This South Africa’s Luckiest Taxi Driver Or Just A Stuntman? [Video]
13 Jan 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Usually when one loses control of a taxi things don’t end well, although for this driver at least he was able to walk away to tell the tale.
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Posted by Taxi Drivers & Other Sad Stories on Tuesday, 24 November 2015
Old Video Of Taxi Driver Assaulting Passenger Goes Viral
01 Dec 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
An old video has surfaced of a women being forced to get out of a taxi by the driver – and no one knows why. But the violence is certainly unnecessary.
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The NYC Cab Drivers’ Calendar That You Wish You Hadn’t Seen [Gallery]
20 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Hailing a cab in New York is an experience, or so I’ve heard, but who exactly is the person behind the wheel? Check out this NY Cab Driver’s 2016 calendar for a little insight into the various, umm, personalities.
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Meanwhile In Australia – Man Slides On Belly Behind Taxi [Video]
28 Oct 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Some guys just take stunts to the next level, or, rather, a lower level.
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Radical – KZN Taxi Launches Onto Railway Line, Gets Hit By Train – 15 Dead [Video]
18 Aug 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
In the latest accident to add to South Africa’s road safety statistics, 15 people were found dead in an incident that was clearly breaking the law in some way.
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Claremont Taxi Attack Victim Speaks About The Assault [Video]
15 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
18-year-old Sanet de Lange has described the incident that saw her brutally assaulted outside of a popular Claremont nightclub. Footage from the night also paints a clearer picture of what happened.
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Shocking Images Show Young Blonde Girl Following Attack Outside Tiger Tiger
13 Jul 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A night out at popular Claremont spot Tiger Tiger ended in a vicious assault after an 18-year-old girl hopped in a taxi looking for a ride home.
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Minibus Taxis To Offer Free Wi-Fi
24 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Ladies and gentlemen – South African minibus commuting just got a whole lot better as a free app is set to dish out the interweb.
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Local Uber Reveals Employment Stats As Drivers Give Their Thoughts [Video]
22 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Good news Uber users, those men and women behind the wheel are just as happy about getting you home safely as you are. This video tells some of their stories.
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Uber In Hong Kong Helps You Move Apartment
09 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Now moving apartments is easier than begging that guy you kind of know with the bakkie to help you out on his only day off. Don’t be that guy.
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This Is How Smart South Africans Are Using Uber
07 Jan 2015 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
There are still moments where I question people’s sanity when they say they haven’t heard of Uber. This post isn’t for them – it’s for people who want to ENHANCE their Uber vibe.. At my house we use Uber nearly every day – even for collecting food from restaurants that don’t do deliveries. During season time, […]
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Please Enjoy Alec Baldwin Dishing Out Love Advice (From A Taxi) [Video]
20 Nov 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Alec Baldwin takes a leap onto the inter-webs as a self-proclaimed Love Guru…and he’s pretty damn good too!
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Uber’s Plans For Spotify In Your Car Will Blow Your Mind [Video]
18 Nov 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ah, the magical world of Uber. Sometimes I just order one and have it drive me around Cape Town so I can be in a sort of “calm zone”. Then we always stop for a freezo in Sea Point. It’s quite delightful.
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Don’t Let The Trip To The Party Cramp Your Style
22 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Squashing a whole group of people into a small taxi is not ideal, especially if you want to look fresh-to-death when arriving at the planned party/get-together destination.
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Uber Ban In Germany Overturned
18 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A German judge has overturned a nationwide ban on one of the services offered by the alternative taxi firm Uber.
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Uber Has Added A Brand New Function To Their App
14 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Uber is one of the easiest and hassle free ways to get around without having your own car. Getting a ride at the press of a button, knowing who your driver will be and when they will be arriving is all great, but now they have taken things even further.
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Some Uber Users Will Be Picked Up By Optimus Prime
17 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nothing is better than a giant alien robot. Nothing! While you can’t exactly have your own combative robotic compadre, you can however enjoy the Tranformers’ Optimus Prime in vehicle format. In celebration of the release of Transformers: Age of Extinction, Uber has included the leader of the Autobots in it’s fleet, giving you and your […]
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Incredible Pics Of European Taxi Drivers Protesting Against Uber
12 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Taxi drivers are rallying together to put up a protest against Uber, which has provided people with a quicker and more efficient way of ordering transport.
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These Guys Have Made 2,000 Times The Money They Invested In Uber
06 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The valuation of Uber is poised to hit an eye-popping $17 billion in its latest round of funding, which makes the original investors some very, very happy people.
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Here’s The Best Arguement Why Uber May Be The Next Google
03 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Google, the search-and-advertising behemoth, and Uber, the five-year-old startup remaking urban transportation, may have more in common than you may think, and there are some good reasons why Uber is as popular as it is.
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This Is Why SA’s Metered Taxi Industry Is Doomed
02 May 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
While local taxi operators desperately scramble to update their tech in a quickly changing industry, their faults are being exposed more and more in mainstream media. Like this one in Business Day.
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Uber Launches No-Frills UberX Car Service
14 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Uber, the company that’s revolutionised the personal driver, has made some changes you might want to see.
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Behold: The New London Black Cab
07 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The new black London cab was originally unveiled in 2012, but following feedback from the Mayor of London’s office, it was altered and re-released.
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Car Force One: The Most High Tech Cab In New York
12 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For a fee, New Yorkers can now enjoy the fully pimped out experience from within a cab – the Car Force One. We’re talking plasma screens, Xbox 360s, Cable TV and two mobile printers. According to Car Force One founder and CEO Ishai, the company’s priority is customer satisfaction. “My company is not about the car, it’s about the service. It’s for the clients.”
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This Is Why Uber Car Service Is Valued At $3,5 Billion
21 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
$3.5 billion is a helluva big valuation. So how is it possible that Uber, which has recently arrived in South Africa (JHB + CPT + DBN are all live), is able to come to such a ballsy valuation?
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Get R90 Off Your First Uber Car Ride – Use This Code – iv7f8
04 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I used Uber for the first time last night. It’s mindblowing. You download the app, store your credit card details (once) and next thing you’re watching the car (black Merc) heading towards you on the map. In a word, it’s ridiculous.
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Tech Report: This Awesome Local App Just Made The Cab Call Centre Extinct [VIDEO]
26 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 8 Comments
What’s the problem with ordering a cab in South Africa? Everything. If by some miracle you manage to communicate clearly with the hellfire of ambient noise that is the taxi cab call centre, you can count yourself among the lucky and privileged few who don’t have their cab stolen by loitering students. Why? Because there’s no way to tell when your cab will arrive. But there is now, thanks to Zapacab.
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