Uber to provide security for drivers in South Africa after threats from rivals

Internet taxi firm says decision to provide security was made after 'recent intimidation' and protests from other taxi operators

Internet taxi firm Uber said on Monday it was providing security for its drivers in South Africa after verbal threats from other taxi operators in the latest outbreak of friction to hit the fast-growing company.

Uber drivers in Johannesburg have been targeted by meter taxi drivers and a protest was held outside Uber's offices on Friday, local media reported.