Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For just Shs6000 a month or Shs72,000 a year, Ugandans who use SafeBoda as a means of transport will be assured of up to Shs1million in insurance cover, in case of an accident, thanks to a new partnership with Liberty Insurance a member of the …
Read More »SafeBoda’s new plan for clients
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SafeBoda, a ride-hailing platform has launched its Plus Boda Boda ride option on the SafeBoda app. The new service is designed to provide customers with a greater choice of affordable, high-quality transportation options, while also empowering SafeBoda’s driver community with better earning opportunities. With the …
Read More »SafeBoda unveils new ride option ‘Plus and Saver’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SafeBoda, a ride-hailing platform in Uganda, has announced the launch of its Plus Boda Boda ride option on the SafeBoda app. The new service is designed to provide customers with a greater choice of affordable, high-quality transportation options, while also empowering SafeBoda’s driver community with …
Read More »SafeBoda adds car-hailing service to its portfolio in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SafeBoda has Sept.08 officially announced the immediate launch of its car-hailing service–SafeCar in the Ugandan market, adding to its popular boda (SafeBoda) services. Officials said, the company is bringing its expertise in the boda industry to revolutionize the car and taxi industry in Uganda and Nigeria. …
Read More »SafeBoda launches partnership with Rubis Energy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SafeBoda has announced a new partnership with Rubis Energy Uganda where customers and drivers will enjoy great discounts when purchasing fuel at Rubis stations. SafeBoda recently acquired a National Payments Services license from Bank of Uganda which allowed the company to operate digital wallets for Ugandans. …
Read More »Internet tax frustrates SafeBoda operations in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent introduction of a 12 percent tax on internet data packages is affecting the operations of SafeBoda, a tech start-up founded to modernise informal transportation in Uganda. Safeboda is accessed by connecting to a mobile application downloaded from the Google Play store for android …
Read More »SafeBoda starts COVID-19 vaccination drive
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to secure the health and safety of its employees and the communities at large, SafeBoda has announced a vaccination drive for all members of its community and beyond in line with government guidelines, it said on Sept.24. The vaccination program, in partnership with …
Read More »SafeBoda donates food to 3000 drivers as COVID-19 lockdown continues to bite
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to support the SafeBoda community that is being hit hard by COVID-19 lockdown, ride hailing app, SafeBoda has announced an initiative to provide food supplies to over 3,000 of its SafeBoda drivers, it said on July 12. This follows the presidential directive …
Read More »SafeBoda riders protest 15% earnings deduction
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SafeBoda riders are protesting the 15 percent deduction from their earnings. This comes a few days after SafeBoda increased the deduction from 10 to 15 percent last week. The riders say the increment is unnecessary since the app charges customers less money. They instead want …
Read More »SafeBoda reduces transport fares by 40%
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SafeBoda has reduced fares by 40 percent on passenger trips. The discount is on a final fare paid by the passenger. “Dear SafeBoda, all customer trip prices are reducing starting tomorrow. Your app balance will increase and your earnings per trip will stay the same,” …
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