Online cab drivers in Kenya are increasingly finding it difficult to earn a sustainable income, feeling squeezed by low fares, rising costs, and intense competition.

• Drivers report significant increases in fuel costs, with one mentioning a Sh1,000 jump in daily fueling expenses.
• Key players include ride-hailing platforms such as Uber and Bolt, and drivers like Jonas Barasa and David Murithi.
• Factors contributing to the situation include volatile fuel prices due to geopolitical tensions and competition from cheaper transport options like motorcycle taxis (boda bodas).