New Abidjan Car Services Inspired by Uber

Uber, the U.S.-based online taxi company, operates a mobile app that allows consumers with smartphones to book cab service from Uber drivers who use their own cars. As the company makes inroads in Africa, entrepreneurs in the West African nation of Ivory Coast are trying to stay one step ahead. At least four Uber-like car services have launched since last year. Abidjan’s distinctive orange taxis have been zigzagging through traffic here for decades. But recently, new competition has...

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