Is Uber active in Cape Town?


Is Uber active in Cape Town? Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Cape Town. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year.


Is Uber Black safe in Cape Town?

Ive always used Uber Black and it's been very good. No complaints about the cars or drivers. I've always used UberX and never had any complaints, still modern clean cars, or at least all the ones that I've been in have been, and pleasant drivers. On my recent visit to Cape Town I used Uber X about ten times.


What is the safest way to get around Cape Town?

The safest way to travel is by car, allowing you to road trip through the scenic Cape Town area too. The region has a good road system, with South Africans driving on the left. Parking is readily available, and you'll likely encounter car guards, who you should tip around R5 for watching your vehicle.


How do you get around Cape Town without a car?

How to get around Cape Town without a car?
  1. Uber. Probably one of the easiest ways to get around in Cape Town is by Uber. ...
  2. Meter taxi. Various fleets of metered taxis are available in Cape Town and fall under the jurisdiction of the city. ...
  3. Minibus taxis. ...
  4. By Bicycle. ...
  5. MyCiTi bus. ...
  6. City Sightseeing double-decker bus.


How much is a taxi from airport to Cape Town?

You can hire a car or shuttle, call an Uber, or take a metered taxi. Find affordable car hire in Cape Town with Rentalcars. Metered taxis are widely available at the airport, and a trip to the city centre will cost between R300 and R400, although fees may vary.


How do I pay for Uber in Cape Town?

  1. No need to reach for your wallet – payments with Uber are automatic, so you can travel all over South Africa without any money leaving your pocket. ...
  2. If your driver has gone the extra mile to provide a quality ride, or you're just feeling generous, you can tip them easily through the app.


Do you need to pay Uber with cash?

Card payments are available for rides in the iOS (version 8.0 or higher) or Android (version 4.0 or higher) app. Select your payment method when requesting a ride. If the ride already started, you can switch from cash to card, but not from card to cash.


Can I pay Ubers with cash?

You can pay for rides by cash or card. To pay for rides by card, first add the card in the app. You can add up to 5 cards. Card payments are available for rides in the iOS (version 8.0 or higher) or Android (version 4.0 or higher) app.


Can tourists use Uber?

As long as Uber is available at your travel destination, the Uber app will work the same as it does at home. Update your mobile phone number in the Uber app. If you are using a different number during your travels, add it to your Uber account.


Is Uber Black safer?

Are Uber Black Drivers Safer? Yes, it is. Uber requires all drivers to undergo a background check, DMV check, and vehicle inspection to ensure that they can safely transport passengers.