Earlier this week Uber South Africa launched cash payments for rides as an option. In a country where the majority of people don’t have credit cards, or cards which can be used for online purchases, cash still plays a vital role in day to day life.
So after rolling out cash payments in a number of countries before this, including Kenya, Singapore & India, Uber South Africa have launched cash payments in South Africa. This now means that when you complete your trip, you pay the driver in cash after the fare is calculated and there is no need for cards.
Anyone can use this option and all you need to sign up for an Uber account is a valid South African Mobile number. To use the cash option you can simply follow the below steps:
Don’t forget that if you are a first time rider, you can use my Uber Promo Code “uberiguyza” and get R100 off your first trip!
For more info and the complete ins & outs of Uber Cash, check out the official blogpost