Uber has confirmed that its UberX service will end in South Africa on 1 September 2026, closing out a service that first launched in Cape Town back in June 2014 before rolling out to Johannesburg two months later. Tier Offers Uber Go A smaller, lower-priced car built for quick trips around town. Uber Comfort Newer vehicles with extra space and the option to request a quiet ride. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Uber has not indicated that any further service changes are planned beyond the four new tiers.