Kenya: Ride-Hailing Price Increases Could Reshape Commuter Choices

Kenya: Ride-Hailing Price Increases Could Reshape Commuter Choices

Nairobi -- Nearly half of ride-hailing users would turn to matatus if fares increase.

Nairobians reject ride-hailing minimum fare

A new survey by TIFA Research has found that 59 percent of ride-hailing users in Nairobi oppose the government’s proposed minimum fare policy for platforms such as Uber, Bolt, Little Cab and Faras, against 39 percent who back the move. The survey, titled Ride-Hailing Industry Survey in Kenya: Public Perception Towards the Proposed Minimum Fare … The post Nairobians reject ride-hailing minimum fare appeared first on TechTrendsKE.

Just 18% Of Nairobi Ride-Hailing Users Would Stick With Apps If Govt Hiked Fare, TIFA Poll Shows

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Just 18% of Nairobi Ride-Hailing Users Would Stick with Apps If Govt Hiked Fare, TIFA Poll Shows A majority of Nairobi’s ride-hailing users oppose the government’s proposal to introduce minimum fares for digital taxi services, with most preferring market-driven prices rather than government regulation, according to a new TIFA survey. The poll, which surveyed 733 Nairobi residents, found that 6…

Ride-Hailing Price Increases Could Reshape Commuter Choices

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 20 – Nearly half of ride-hailing users would turn to matatus if fares increase. A consumer survey conducted by the TIFA Research shows 44 percent would use public transport more often to save money, while only 18 percent would continue using ride-hailing services as usual. 22 percent would either use ride-hailing less often or switch to cheaper alternatives. “The survey findings suggest ride-hailing customers are highly respon…