UberX axe puts South African driver jobs at risk
The National E-Hailing Federation says more than 60% of its drivers may not qualify for Uber’s remaining services after UberX was withdrawn in South Africa.
Uber’s decision to discontinue the UberX service in South Africa may put the livelihoods of thousands of drivers at risk, according to the National E-Hailing Federation (NEFSA). With more than 60% of NEFSA’s drivers potentially unable to qualify for other Uber categories due to vehicle restrictions, the federation warns that many could lose their income.
Many drivers rely on rented vehicles and struggle to meet the costs of rentals and business expenses. NEFSA’s spokesperson, Tela Masakale, expressed concern over the lack of transparency and consultation from Uber regarding its dynamic pricing model and constantly changing categories. Uber cited the need to simplify its product offering, as many vehicles served multiple categories, including Uber Go, UberX, and Uber Comfort.
Drivers will still be able to operate on Uber Go, Uber Comfort, Uber Black, UberXL, and Van, but NEFSA remains concerned about the impact of this change on its members.
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