Saturday, April 12, 2025

Uber Moto together with Chinese competitor 99 challenge Sao Paulo’s motorcycle ride-hailing ban

Maybe in my next life I become an Uber Moto driver in Rio de Janeiro to pick up girls from Ipanema? Just kidding. 😊

Is this not ironic: While President Trump is in a so called trade war with China! Irony of history!

"... “Uber Moto: Rio de Janeiro has it,” declared a digital billboard along one of São Paulo’s busiest streets last month. “São Paulo doesn’t.”

The ad, from Uber, is the latest in a monthslong battle that has pitted the ride-hailing giant against the São Paulo city government, which banned motorcycle transport via app in 2023. Uber has found an unlikely ally in its Chinese-owned competitor, 99. ..."

Uber and 99 challenge Sao Paulo’s motorcycle ride-hailing ban - Rest of World "The ride-hailing rivals are taking on the government of São Paulo, which banned motorcycle taxis."




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