The ride-hailing service's South African arm has launched a pilot project to rent an Uber bakkie, marking a world-first for the company. This innovative service caters to the rugged lifestyle prevalent in South Africa.
The pilot project to rent an uber bakkie in South Africa is a world first for the mobility company. Image: File/FotorAs part of its expanded offering, you can now rent an uber bakkie in South Africa – a world-first for the firm. Here’s how it works …The pilot project to rent an uber bakkie in South Africa is a world first for the mobility company. Image: File/Fotor
We’ve all seen it on the last day of the month. A totally unsuitable vehicle with items piled upon and tied precariously to the roof as people move house. The perfect solution would be to rent and Uber bakkie in South Africa. The mobility provider is calling itAccording to reports, the service will only be offered in the major hubs of Gauteng first. And Cape Town and Durban will follow at a later date, presumably if it shows decent uptake.
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