Kenya Seeks to Regulate Uber and Bolt Fares as Ruto Orders Minimum Pricing Framework
Kenya plans to introduce minimum fares for Uber, Bolt and other ride-hailing platforms after President William Ruto directed NTSA to regulate pricing amid rising driver costs...
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Kenya is set to introduce minimum fare regulations for ride-hailing services like Uber and Bolt, following a directive from President William Ruto.
- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has been tasked with developing a pricing framework to establish a minimum taxi fare.
- This move aims to address concerns about the sustainability of the ride-hailing ecosystem, where aggressive price competition has led to shrinking incomes for drivers.
- Key considerations for the minimum fare structure will include fuel costs, vehicle maintenance, insurance, distance, and platform commissions, seeking a balance between driver earnings and passenger affordability.
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