Standoff as Uber, Bolt fares to rise sharply on new rule

Kenya's Plan To Double Ride-Hailing Fares Sparks Standoff With Uber And Bolt

Kenya wants ride-hailing drivers to earn more per trip. The government is proposing a minimum fare that could more than double what passengers currently pay. The platforms say that will kill demand. The Ministry of Roads and Transport has published draft regulations that would require Uber, Bolt and other ride-hailing companies to guarantee drivers a minimum payment for every trip before commissions, taxes and other deductions are applied. While…

Kenyans To Pay More For Uber And Bolt In Govt's Move To Set New Minimum Fares

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Kenyans to Pay More for Uber and Bolt in Govt’s Move to Set New Minimum Fares The government has directed ride-hailing companies to submit proposals on minimum compensation for drivers as it moves closer to introducing new regulations that could significantly increase the cost of rides on Uber, Bolt, Little Cabs, and other ride-hailing platforms in Kenya. In a letter dated July 6, Principal Se…

Government Proposes Minimum Pay Per Ride for Taxi and Motorcycle Drivers

The Ministry of Roads and Transport has proposed new regulations that would introduce a minimum compensation per trip for drivers and riders operating on ride-hailing platforms, a move that could significantly increase passenger fares and has drawn opposition from industry players. According to draft regulations, the government wants all transport network companies to guarantee drivers and motorcycle riders a minimum payment for every completed …

Standoff as Uber, Bolt fares to rise sharply on new rule

Ride-hailing firms oppose newly introduced minimum pay for drivers per trip.