This archive report was first published on 10 June 2020.
On June 10, 2020, Uber and online payments firm Flutterwave announced the introduction of Uber Cash to further promote cashless transactions across all Uber's products in Kenya and Nigeria.
Uber Cash riders in the two countries can now prepay for their upcoming trips with the Uber Cash wallet, creating a stress-free way to travel and adding to the convenience this payment method offers.
According to Alon Lits, Director of Uber in Sub-Saharan Africa, 'Uber Cash is another way to create a seamless experience for all our users. This new option introduces a method of payment that is easily controllable, convenient and reliable.'
Top-ups for Uber Cash are available and work similarly to airtime increases. In Nigeria, riders can top-up their balance via a debit/credit card (Verve), USSD, a bank transfer, or Barter for payment of use. In Kenya, top-ups are available via a debit/credit card, M-Pesa, Airtel, a bank transfer, or Barter.
Uber Cash limits potential cash deficits by allowing riders to pay for a trip with cash and ask the driver to load change directly into their Uber Cash account.
