Bro Cabs Lets South African Drivers Keep 100% of Fares
Bro Cabs, backed by 30,000+ registered drivers, charges subscriptions instead of commissions, letting drivers keep 100% of fares. It seeks $1 million to scale against Uber and Bolt.
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South Africa
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South Africa
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