Bolt raises Kenya ride fares by 6% after fuel price hike
Bolt has increased Kenya fares by 6% to cushion drivers after rising fuel prices pushed up operating costs...
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Bolt has increased its ride fares in Kenya by 6% in response to rising fuel prices, aiming to support drivers' earnings.
- Fare increase: 6%
- Key organization: Bolt
- Reason: To cushion drivers from increased operating costs due to higher fuel prices, following EPRA's recent adjustments which have kept pump prices elevated.
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