Nairobi faces potential transport paralysis next week as online taxi drivers plan a strike to demand better pay and standardized rates from ride-hailing companies and the government. The protest aims to force a review of their earnings and commissions, which drivers claim are insufficient despite regulations.

• The strike is expected to start next week and last at least one week, with potential for indefinite continuation.
• Drivers are demanding publishing of standardised rates and clear rules on ride commissions, with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) capping commissions at 18 percent per trip.
• One cab driver claimed to receive only Ksh700 and something from a Ksh1,000 payment due to hidden deductions beyond the stated 18 percent commission.