Online cab drivers threaten strike over “Unfair Exploitation”

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – Drivers operating under ride-hailing platforms including Uber, Bolt, Farasi, Yego, WEEGO and Little Cab have accused the firms of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Online cab drivers in Kenya, operating under platforms like Uber, Bolt, and Little Cab, have issued a strike threat over alleged unfair exploitation by the companies. They demand fairer pricing, lower commissions, and better working conditions within seven days, having commenced a 40-day agitation campaign.
- Drivers claim platforms charge commissions of up to 21 percent, exceeding the 18 percent cap set by the Transport Network Companies (Rules and Regulations) 2022.
- The Amalgamation of Digital Taxi Transport Organisations Kenya is representing the drivers in their demands.
- Key grievances include unjust price reductions, unfair upfront fares, compensation for dead mileage, and the introduction of a wage council for the digital transport sector.
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