Digital Taxi platforms forced to lower commission paid by drivers to 18%
July 7, 2022
The Kenyan Government has published new rules for the digital taxi platforms that will see the services lower the commission they require from drivers to 18%. These rules have been published by Transport and Infrastructure…
Prepare to pay more for Uber rides in the next two weeks
June 16, 2022
If you use Uber regularly, prepare to pay more for your trips in the next two weeks. The company has confirmed that it will be adjusting its prices upwards to factor in the recent fuel…
Uber Introduces Safety PIN feature in Kenya to ensure you’re in the right car
February 26, 2020
Uber’s latest safety solution is aimed at ensuring that riders get in the right car in Kenya. The ride-hailing giant had already launched safety measures like in-app notifications that would tell you driver details, including…
Uber’s President, Jeff Jones, Resigns After 6 Months on the Job
March 20, 2017
Uber is one company that people are always talking about. The company is always doing something that gets people to talk about it or it just does something that annoys some of its partners and…
Taxi Hailing Apps Comparison: Uber Vs Little
March 16, 2017
Earlier today, we told you that Uber Kenya is adjusting its rates upwards giving in to the demands of its partner drivers. Uber reduced its rates last year to remain competitive and not lose customers…
Uber Kenya Gives In To The Demands Of Partner Drivers And Adjusts Its Rates Upwards
March 16, 2017
If you have used Uber in Kenya within the last month, you may have heard from the partner drivers that some of them have been on strike. The partner drivers raised a number of issues…
Sendy Exits Kenya’s Taxi Hailing Space
November 22, 2016
Kenya’s taxi hailing space is a very attractive one to many investors. We have seen a number of players get into this space, some have left and some have decided to stick around. At the…
Uber And Branch Ink A Partnership To Provide An Exclusive Loan Package For Drivers
November 18, 2016
Uber and Branch announced a partnership that will enable existing drivers who use the Uber app to access an exclusive loan package from Branch, a leading mobile lender. The partnership’s objective is to help existing…
Craft Silicon Will Launch Little Taxi App In Nigeria Next Year
November 17, 2016
A few months ago, Craft Silicon in partnership with Safaricom released the Little taxi app in Kenya. This app was to be a localized option that will be competing directly with Uber. With the Kenyan…