The new ride-hailing app Cruz has launched in Nigeria, offering users a 10% discount on rides. The app is designed with a driver-first model, aiming to prioritize the needs and earnings of drivers in the ride-hailing industry.

Indigenous ride-hailing companies in Nigeria are positioning themselves for a larger share of the mobility market following Uber's exit from the country, according to Daily Trust. Alero Fregene, Country Head of SimpliRide Nigeria, said in a statement that Uber's departure could reshape competition in the industry rather than weaken demand for app-based transportation, adding that local operators see an opportunity to grow.

Hout Bay activist Roscoe Jacobs has raised concerns about the City of Cape Town's proposed 50% fare increase for the MyCiTi bus service, stating it could significantly affect working-class commuters. A petition is currently gaining support in the community, aiming to secure affordable public transport options.

Starting July 1, 2026, commuters in Cape Town will experience fare increases of up to 45 percent on the MYCiTi bus service. This rise in fares is attributed to escalating operational costs and a decrease in national funding, according to IOL.

Uber has exited the Nigerian market, reducing ride-hailing options for both drivers and riders, according to Techpoint Africa. The report notes that the underlying challenges that drove the company's departure from the country remain unresolved, raising questions about the operating environment for similar services in Africa's most populous nation.

Following Uber's exit from Nigeria this week, some drivers told Techpoint Africa they received ₦40,000 ($30.28) each as a conditional goodwill payout. According to the drivers, not everyone qualified for the full amount, with some receiving less. The payments were described as a goodwill gesture rather than compensation, and eligibility requirements meant certain drivers were excluded from the offer entirely.