Boda Boda riders abandon apps as transport strike boosts demand amid fuel protest

Boda boda riders in Nairobi switch off apps as matatu strike boosts demand for transport amid fuel price hikes, leaving commuters stranded across roads...

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Nairobi ride-hailing boda boda operators have shifted to offline operations, abandoning digital apps to capitalize on increased demand during a nationwide matatu strike. The strike was initiated by transport operators protesting a significant hike in fuel prices.

Fuel prices have risen substantially, with super petrol increasing by Sh16.65 per litre and diesel by Sh46.29 per litre in the latest review.
The Transport Sector Alliance (TSA), a coalition of transport associations, is leading the strike.
Commuters faced widespread disruption, with packed bus stops and deserted matatu termini across Nairobi.

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