Opportunities or trap? Why online cab drivers feel left out
Bolt East Africa Rides Senior General Manager Dimmy Kanyankole, however, maintains that the company’s pricing model is designed to balance affordability for riders with sustainable earnings for drivers...
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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).
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