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Riders on taxi-hailing platform Uber Kenya are set to enjoy a 25 percent discount should they opt to share a cab with fellow users.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 6 – Mobility service provider Uber has expanded its services to Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Naivasha, creating more job opportunities Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

Uber has announced that it has completed 1 billion rides across all its markets in Africa. This feat translates to over 10 billion kilometers in terms of distance covered.

Uber revealed that it will no longer charge fees to Kenyan users, specifically in Mombasa and Nairobi, who cancel their rides. In an email to users, the ride-hailing platform says, “At Uber, we are always monitoring rider experience, market dynamics, and fare structures. This is to ensure our app continues to be a reliable and […]

According to Business Daily, this move will increase competition in the East African town where taxi-hailing services are dominated by Wasili Cabs and Bolt. “We remain optimistic about the business opportunity in Kenya, and the launch of Nakuru shows our commitment to the region,” says Brian Njao, Uber Head for East Africa. “With the COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to helping people take essential trips safely while providing more avenues for economic opportunities for Kenyans.” Ub...

Uber steps up competition for rivals with Nakuru entry Summary Uber has launched its taxi-hailing services and online food delivery business in Nakuru, joining rivals Bolt and other local operators in market share battle. The launch will step up competition in a town where taxi hailing services is dominated by local operator Wasili Cabs and Bolt with Bomba and Safiri racing for market share. Wednesday April 07 2021 Summary Uber has launched its taxi-hailing services and online food delivery bus...

THE STANDARD By Wainaina Wambu | February 28th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300 Digital Taxi Forum Secretary-General Wycliffe Alutalala (left), Patrick Mwangi (C) and Mathews Lesanjo. [David Njaaga, Standard] They are buoyed by a recent UK Supreme Court ruling that Uber drivers were “workers” and not independent contractors. The talk meant to fill the awkward silence during that short drive across towns has since become a monologue of distress. Ride-hailing app drivers are being driven off the ...