After much Uber anticipation, today, Uganda joins Uber’s growing African network. With the launch of Uber, the innovative technology platform, Kampala joins the list of smart transportation hubs in Africa. Following the success of Uber in many other growing cities, Uber is excited to launch its ride-sharing platform to the people of Kampala.
Uber provides a platform to connect drivers with riders in real time, at the touch of a button. Whether you’re going to work or going out with friends, Uber provides an affordable, safe and reliable way to get across the city. Kampala is a growing city in the heart of Uganda, a country with a fast-growing economy. The World Bank forecasts that the Ugandan economy is growing at a positive and upward trajectory. This is owing to targeting development of Uganda’s infrastructure and intensified investment in the private sector. The World Bank also notes that Uganda is one of the world’s youngest populations, with 700,000 new people entering the workforce each year. With its people, energy, innovation, entrepreneurial and rapidly growing economy, Kampala is an exciting place for Uber to bring its services.
Alon Lits, General Manager for Uber Sub-Saharan Africa says, “We’re really excited to be launching Uber in Kampala, a world-class African city. We are inspired by the city’s rapidly developing infrastructure and spirit of entrepreneurship and look forward to giving people in the city an affordable, easy and flexible choice to move around the city safely and reliably.”
“At Uber, we are proud to connect millions of global citizens every to affordable and reliable rides. By offering a friendly and reliable complement to existing transport options, we can help improve urban mobility in Kampala. We are mindful of the city’s current traffic congestion, and we aim to be part of the solution in improving it, while creating new, fruitful opportunities for drivers. Ultimately, we hope to reduce the strain on the city’s roads, and minimise the environmental impact of traffic congestion that is part of a growing economy.”
To try it out you can download the Uber app from the Google Play store and get ready for your ride. Uber app from the Google Play Store , Apple App Store. or Windows Store
Uber Pricing in Uganda
You can pay with either your VISA card, cash and the company has the ambition to work with telecoms to integrate Mobile Money payments in the near future. In the Future, there will be three modes of payment; VISA, Cash and Mobile Money. Don’t get excited yet with the mobile money option yet as they are yet to roll this out in the near future.
| Fare(UGX) | |
|---|---|
| Basic Fare | 1,300 |
| Per minute | 200 |
| Per Km | 900 |
| Minimum Fare | 5,000 |
| Cancellation Fee | 5,000 |
