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May 26, 2026
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Kenya Seeks to Regulate Uber and Bolt Fares as Ruto Orders Minimum Pricing Framework

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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