Uber Bus, first launched in Cairo, Egypt, is set for a pan-African expansion this year, starting with Lagos, Nigeria in a move expected to revolutionize Africa’s transport sector and bring competition to the private sector players.
The service will also be Uber consolidation move as well as a deliberate attempt at bolstering its revenues amidst investor angst. Uber Bus is a direct competition to Careem Bus, which is MENA’s Uber subsidiary and former competitor.
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