Bolt raises fares by 6pc amid rising fuel costs
In a statement, the Estonian-headquartered company said the adjustment followed feedback from drivers struggling with increased expenses. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Ride-hailing platform Bolt has increased its fares by 6 percent in Kenya to help drivers cope with rising fuel costs.
- A 6 percent fare increase has been implemented by Bolt.
- The decision was made by Bolt, an Estonian-headquartered company, in response to driver feedback.
- This adjustment follows a recent price hike of Sh19.32 per litre for super petrol and Sh30.09 for diesel by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
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