Uber to introduce electric vehicles in SA next year
Uber recently announced that it will launch a fleet of electric vehicles in South Africa early next year. Here are the details…
Uber gets electric
Uber is set to introduce a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa, starting with a pilot programme in Johannesburg in 2025.
According to Travel News, the E-hailing service announced earlier this year that it would be rolling out 100 000 new BYD electric vehicles worlwide, with 200 of those heading to South Africa.
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is a Chinese multinational company mainly operating in the automotive and renewable energy industries.
It’s one of the world’s largest manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries.
A safari experience too
Just last month, Uber also launched a brand new limited-edition travel product: Uber Safari in Cape Town.
The new featured product will let you hail a ride to a game reserve near Cape Town, and is exclusively available on the app as part of their ‘Go Anywhere’ series.
The full-day trip includes a pick-up in Cape Town in an Uber Safari-branded vehicle for transportation to Aquila Private Game Reserve.
Upon arrival at the game reserve, guests will enjoy a welcome toast and lunch before boarding a traditional safari vehicle with experienced game rangers and field guides.
During the game drive, guides will ensure guests have the best opportunity to see South Africa’s famous big five – lions, cheetahs, rhinos, buffalos and elephants – before heading back to the Mother City.
“We’re excited to partner with Uber to extend our bucket list wildlife experiences to their customers,” Johan van Schalkwyk, Commercial Officer of Aquila Collection said as per Uber.
“Uber Safari allows folks to book and enjoy an unforgettable day at Aquila, where they’ll get to experience the Big 5 in an easy and luxurious way. It’s the perfect combination of modern convenience and natural beauty, all while supporting wildlife conservation efforts that are vital to preserving South Africa’s biodiversity.” van Schalkwyk added.