Check Your Side-View Mirror, Uber Moto Is Now Available In Joburg
Just as we were starting to worry there weren’t enough scooters squirrelling around our city streets, Uber dropped Moto in Joburg.
Thursday Morning Spice
Why Idris Elba wants to move to Africa, UK could see ‘end of clubbing’, FAA creates America’s first new aircraft category since the 1940s, Cape Town cops take down armed extortionist, and Donald Trump groped model in ‘twisted game’ with Jeffrey Epstein.
South African Women Speak Out About Hidden Dangers Of Commuting By Minibus Taxis
Alarmingly, the women all viewed taxis as unsafe, yet part of their everyday lived experience in South Africa.
Friday Morning Spice
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch gets engaged, Cape Town seeks new water sources for rising population, Joburg headed for ‘full-blown catastrophe’, water activist warns, ANC pushing apartheid-era pensions, and A single dose of LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety.
Rise In Uber Drivers Attacking Passengers Causes Concern
All this does not bode too well for South Africa as every form of transport is beginning to either be non-functional, or potentially life-threatening. At this rate, school runs will soon have to be done in Mad Max-style armoured convoys.
Bullets Fly As Taxis Feel Cape Town’s New Impound Laws [Video]
If you were wondering why Cape Town traffic was particularly chaotic yesterday afternoon, it has something to do with Cape Town’s new impounding by-laws and the un-inpoundable taxis.
Cape Town Taxi Driver Smashes Motorist’s Car Window With A Gun [Video]
An incident unfolded in Durbanville on Tuesday where a gun-wielding Cape Town taxi driver allegedly smashed the car windows of a motorist.
Avoid The N2 Inbound In Cape Town At All Costs Today [Videos]
A taxi strike in Cape Town caused major backlogs on the N2, and there are also reports of buses being set alight and some vehicles being stoned.
The Moment Two Speeding Taxis Collided In Jozi CBD [Video]
The footage shows two taxis going at full throttle through an intersection in the Jozi CBD before they collide, veer off to the side, and crash into a building.
A Brief Explanation Of What’s Causing Cape Town’s Taxi Wars
In amongst the videos of chaos at the central Cape Town terminal, and gunfire in Langa, it’s easy to lose sight of the root cause of what we are witnessing.
Cape Town’s Taxi Wars Have Spiralled Out Of Control [Videos]
Since the start of the year, at least 82 people have been murdered in Western Cape taxi violence, and the past week has seen things worsen.
Looting, Blockades, And Violence As Gauteng Taxi Strike Goes Off The Rails [Videos]
A taxi strike is underway in Gauteng, as the National Taxi Alliance (NTA) protests outstanding COVID-19 relief fund payments.
Experts Speak Out Against Booze Sales Ban And Taxi Capacity
One of the more infuriating aspects of South Africa’s national lockdown, as we near the completion of 110 full days, is the seemingly arbitrary nature of many of the regulations.
Unbelievable Video Shows How Many Children SA Taxi Driver Crams Into Vehicle
You may think that a 14-seater means 14 children in the car, but this taxi driver was clearly not thinking along those lines.
NAILED: Road Rage Taxi Driver Arrested In Jozi [Video]
South Africans often moan about taxi drivers operating with impunity on our roads, but sometimes they are held accountable for their actions.
Nothing Like Being Attacked By A Hammer-Wielding Taxi Driver In Jozi [Video]
A motorist and a taxi driver were involved in an ugly altercation on William Nicol Drive in Fourways on Wednesday, July 3.
Another Violent Motorcyclist – Taxi Confrontation Filmed In Jozi [Video]
Law-abiding road users and taxis are never going to see eye to eye, but of late some disturbing videos are emerging on social media.
Well, That’s One Way To Combat The Spiralling Petrol Cost [Video]
In case you didn’t know, we’re set for another significant fuel price hike in around two weeks. Maybe these guys are onto something?
Jozi Taxis Driving Into Oncoming Traffic Ends With Fists Flying [Videos]
South Africans seem to suffer from a fair amount of road rage. Last Thursday, tensions boiled over in Fourways, with fists flying amidst nasty scenes.
Yet Another Glaring Example Of How Dangerous SA’s Taxis Are [Video]
A video has captured the moment that a pedestrian was mowed down by a minibus taxi, driving on the wrong side of the road in Johannesburg.
The Latest Taxi Driver Video Doing The Rounds Has People Stumped
Every South African is used to seeing videos of taxis breaking the rules of the road, but it looks like this driver doesn’t have a leg to stand on.
How The Hell Is This Jozi Recycling Trolley Cruising At 60km/h?
Recycling trolleys can be seen across areas like the Cape Town CBD and Woodstock, although up in Jozi it looks like they’ve been soup-ed up or something.
It’s Official – This SA City Has The Worst Taxi Drivers
Eish, taxi drivers are the epitome of disrespecting the law of the road. Here’s which South African city has the worst of them.
The Disturbing Dashcam Footage Of A Local Taxi Accident Doing The Rounds [Video]
In general taxis have awful driving manners, but you would think they wouldn’t take as many risks when they are transporting so many lives. Negative.
SA Transport Minister Beaten And Held Hostage By Anti-Uber Drivers [Video]
Tempers flared during an address by provincial minister in charge of transport in Gauteng Ismail Vadi, who was eventually saved by police.
The Worst Bit Of Taxi Driving You’ll See In South Africa This Year [Video]
I know, that title takes some living up to right? Well just have a squizz at what’s happening here and I think you might agree.
Is This South Africa’s Luckiest Taxi Driver Or Just A Stuntman? [Video]
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.
This Is Why Taxis Taking On Uber Are Full Of Shit
As the battle for taxi supremacy in the Western Cape (and South Africa) rages on one writer has taken aim at metered taxi services and he isn’t holding back.
This Is How You Bury A Taxi Driver
Some like to be six feet under, others want to be paraded around the streets. Here’s a rather unusual final request from this guy in Puerto Rico.
Uber Let’s You Buy Things Through Their App In Washington
Need something at home, urgently? Have no cash in your wallet? Uber is trying out a new delivery service, that will bring everything to you.