High Demand Of E-Hailing Services!

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As the third wave of Covid-19 forced the country indoors, there was one exception: the demand for e-hailing services remained active while other services shut down.
Since the return to adjusted level 2, the demand for e-hailing and e-commerce has been skyrocketing, forcing more cities to request services from Uber and others. But as demand grows, retailers in the market are encountering a curious phenomenon: finding licensed scooter drivers is virtually impossible.
An employment specialist, Jake Willis is on the line to chat with us audience about how e-commerce can help with job creation.
14 Oct 2021 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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