Gauteng Student Travels on E-Hailing Motorbike, Divides South Africans: “An Economic Indicator”
- A student in Gauteng shared on her TikTok account that she chose the option of travelling via a motorbike when she requested e-hailing services
- At the moment, the motorbike option is only available in 10 areas in Johannesburg CBD's Western Suburbs
- While some South African social media users loved the idea, others contemplated using the unique service
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A Gauteng student stunned social media users when she paid R12.25 for Uber Moto, an option on the e-hailing app that allows passengers to travel via a motorbike. However, the affordable option divided South Africans.
On 19 August, 2025, Mośebodi Mary Morotoba uploaded a video on her TikTok account showing how she sat smiling as a passenger on a motorbike while wearing a helmet.
The clip also included a screenshot of the option she chose, which was the most affordable among other travelling options on the app.
Where is Uber Moto available?
Uber shared that Uber Moto trips are available only in the Johannesburg CBD's Western Suburbs, which include:
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- Braamfontein
- Brixton
- Fordsburg
- Greenside
- Mayfair
- Melville
- Langlaagte
- Richmond
- Rossmore
- University of Johannesburg
Uber also added a disclaimer, where a portion of it read the following:
"For all Uber Moto trips, the rider's pick-up and drop-off locations must be in the areas where Uber Moto is available, which may vary from time to time."
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Briefly News contacted Uber South Africa for more information about Uber Moto and awaits their response.
Uber Moto surprises South Africans
The viral video had several social media users in South Africa wanting to experience Uber Moto, with some people sharing that the option wasn't made available on their profiles. However, others were against it.
@omphemetsephahledi stated with a laugh:
"I just checked, and mine does not give me this option. I wanted to be a biker girl for a day."
@user969676122930 said to the public:
"Nothing is serious here. Imagine the taxi people. They don't want us to experience this."
@miqkayla_with_a_q told the online community:
"Taxis will never suspect a thing."
A disgusted @ulindiwem asked in the comment section:
"How many people have breathed on that helmet?"
@_miinneyy humorously shared:
"This is an economic indicator."
@charbie_10 referred to a city in Nigeria and wrote under the post:
"Bafwethu, let's not turn South Africa into Lagos."
Mośebodi replied to the TikTok user:
"The unemployment rate is high. People are trying to put bread on the table. It's not like you’ll hire them and stuff."
Take a look at the TikTok video below:
3 Other stories about Uber
- In another article, Briefly News reported the requirements for an Uber Eats driver. Among the many things needed, drivers need to have a valid driver's licence, a vehicle inspection report, and a clean criminal record.
- A young South African man shared how his Uber driver saved their lives after taxi drivers bullied them. Social media users praised the driver for his heroic act.
- A simple act of an Uber driver returning his passenger's phone captivated online audiences. People highlighted his honesty, sparking discussions about kindness and trust.
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